Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

A Leading Local Conglomerate; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent local business in the United Kingdom is looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategy, governance, and performance. The role requires strong leadership and strategic thinking in financial operations, particularly in manufacturing. Key responsibilities include developing financial strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing financial accounting. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience and robust analytical abilities, as well as a commitment to sustainable growth and ethical finance culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in managing financial operations within the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to guide financial decision-making to support long-term growth and sustainability.
• Experience with compliance to IFRS, IAS, local tax regulations, and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Group’s financial strategy in alignment with the corporate vision.
• Oversee financial accounting, cost accounting, treasury, taxation, and audit functions.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical abilities

Financial operations management

Risk management

Job description

Position Overview:

A Leading Local Conglomerate is seeking a CFO for its diversified business. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as a key member of the top management team, responsible for the overall financial strategy, governance, and performance of the Group. The role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, robust analytical abilities, and extensive hands‑on experience in managing financial operations within the manufacturing industry. The CFO will guide financial decision‑making to support the organization’s long‑term growth and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Leadership:

• Develop and execute the Group’s financial strategy in alignment with the corporate vision.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning activities.
• Ensure optimal capital structure, cash flow management, and resource allocation.
• Provide strategic financial insights to the Board and CEO for key business decisions.

Financial Operations & Control:

• Oversee financial accounting, cost accounting, treasury, taxation, audit, and compliance functions.
• Ensure timely preparation of accurate Financial Statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Strengthen internal controls, financial discipline, and risk management frameworks.
• Perform risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments
• Monitor working capital, inventory levels, and product costing for manufacturing operations.

Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure full compliance with IFRS, IAS, local tax regulations, VAT/Customs rules, and corporate governance standards.
• Liaison with external auditors, banks, financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders.
• Follow up on all import L/C openings, settlements, and related payments.

Business & Operational Support:

• Support business units in pricing strategy, cost optimization, new projects, and investment decision‑making.
• Conduct financial feasibility studies, ROI analysis, and risk assessment for expansions or new ventures.
• Implement ERP, automation, and digital finance transformation initiatives.

Team Leadership:

• Lead the transition from manual Tally‑based workflows to a structured, SOP‑driven, real‑time financial environment using a new system under development covering Books, Inventory, Contracts and Analytics.
• Build a performance‑driven, ethical, and process‑oriented finance culture.
• Implement daily cash/bank reconciliation and weekly inventory reconciliation.
• Enforce material receiving control, supplier reconciliation, and digital approval workflows.