Chief Financial Officer / CFO / Finance Director / FD

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer to join their board in London. This pivotal role involves developing financial strategies, overseeing reporting processes, and ensuring robust financial management. The successful candidate will lead a talented finance team while collaborating with various departments to drive business objectives. With a focus on transparency and efficiency, this position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the financial future of a rapidly expanding financial services boutique. If you're an ambitious leader with a passion for finance, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Equity Participation

Market Leading Benefits Package

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Financial Services, particularly in specialised lending.
• Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support growth and profitability.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with regulations.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering high performance.

Skills

Financial Strategy

Financial Reporting

Data Management

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Qualified Accountant (preferably ACA)

Job description

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Chief Financial Officer / CFO / Finance Director / FD, London

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London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

• Autonomous CFO role in a rapidly expanding financial services boutique.
• Exceptional opportunity for an ambitious and driven CFO in financial services.

About Our Client

Our client is a prominent and well-established financial services business based in the South East. The company has grown rapidly over the last decade under current management, leading to increased complexity and a demand for greater input and transparency from the finance function. They seek to appoint a highly commercial, dynamic, and ambitious Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the Board and help take the company to the next stage of development. This individual will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy and ensuring robust financial management and controls.

Job Responsibilities

The CFO will be a board member managing the finance function, with responsibilities including:

• Financial Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement strategies to support growth and profitability, oversee planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, and provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive team.
• Financial Management and Reporting: Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting compliant with regulations, manage financial statements and forecasts, and monitor financial performance.
• Processes and Controls: Establish financial controls, ensure compliance, and lead process improvements for efficiency.
• Data Management: Oversee financial data integrity, implement data systems, and utilize analytics for decision-making.
• Leadership and Team Management: Lead and mentor the finance team, collaborate across departments, and represent the company to financial partners.

The Successful Candidate

Qualified accountant (preferably ACA) with significant experience in Financial Services, especially in specialised lending. Additional requirements include:

• Proven senior financial leadership experience, ideally as CFO in a boutique or mid-sized Financial Services firm.
• Experience with securitisation, funding, transactions (acquisitions, JVs, due diligence, exits).
• Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and regulations.
• Expertise in processes, controls, and data management.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.

What's on Offer

An excellent salary, bonus, and market-leading benefits package. Equity participation may also be available depending on experience and status.