Strategic CFO for Growth & Equity Opportunity

Heidi Wright Recruitment; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range £120,000–£150,000

Equity participation potential

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Executive package

Job summary

Heidi Wright Recruitment is representing a growing private business in Cumbria seeking a commercially driven Chief Financial Officer to join the senior leadership team and work closely with the owner and Managing Director.

The role combines strategic leadership with financial stewardship, investment appraisal, and organisational improvement to support ambitious, sustainable growth. Strong commercial acumen and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with substantial senior leadership experience.
• Broader commercial capabilities beyond the finance function.
• Energy, ambition and capability to influence strategic growth.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the business's long-term strategic objectives with the MD.
• Provide commercial insight and challenge major business decisions.
• Evaluate growth opportunities, acquisitions, partnerships and capital investments.
• Drive profitability, cash generation and operational performance via financial analysis.
• Develop financial and operational KPIs to improve visibility and accountability.
• Lead funding, banking relationships and investment planning.
• Strengthen governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Lead and empower the finance function, fostering a proactive, commercially focused team.
• Collaborate across the business to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Senior leadership experience

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Leadership presence

Job description

Heidi Wright Recruitment is representing a growing private business in Cumbria seeking a commercially driven Chief Financial Officer to join the senior leadership team and work closely with the owner and Managing Director.

The role combines strategic leadership with financial stewardship, investment appraisal, and organisational improvement to support ambitious, sustainable growth. Strong commercial acumen and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset are essential.