Chief Financial Officer

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Graig Penllyn; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A PE-backed niche food production business is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its growth strategy. This hybrid role involves strategic decision-making at the board level, managing financial operations, and leading M&A activities. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with proven M&A experience in a similar environment, ready to drive the company's next phase of development.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in M&A processes within a PE-backed organization.
• Comfortable in an SME environment, translating strategic goals into actionable objectives.
• Sector experience in food production.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic decisions as part of the main board.
• Manage relationships with the PE house.
• Oversee finance team development and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Lead M&A activities including acquisitions and potential sales.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial management

Strategic planning

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Client is a PE-backed niche food production business.

The business has now reached a stage where it is seeking a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to help lead the business into its next phase of development. The CFO will be a critical appointment as part of that growth strategy.

The Role of the CFO

1. To play an active role as CFO on the main board and contribute to all aspects of day-to-day and long-term strategic decisions where appropriate.
2. Manage the relationship with the PE house proactively.
3. Take full responsibility for reviewing and ensuring the finance team is fit for purpose, including mentoring key reports to support their development. Ensure financial information is prepared accurately and promptly to maximize profits and cash flow through controlled growth.
4. Lead likely M&A activities in the coming years, including bolt-on acquisitions and the potential sale of parts or all of the business where appropriate.

The Candidate for CFO

1. A qualified accountant with a proven track record in M&A processes (both acquisitions and sales) within a PE-backed organization, supporting growth. Please note, M&A experience is a non-negotiable requirement.
2. Comfortable working in detail within an SME environment, with the ability to translate strategic goals into actionable objectives at Board level.
3. Sector experience: Food production.

Additional Details

This is a hybrid role. The candidate will be expected to visit finance teams weekly, attend monthly Operations and Main Board meetings, and visit potential and newly acquired businesses. Most of the role can be performed remotely. The primary business is located near the English/Welsh border; therefore, a location in the Midlands or North is preferred but not mandatory.

Due to NDA restrictions, this role cannot be discussed via telephone before submission of a CV.

Successful candidates will be notified of initial interview within 10 days.