Strategic CFO for Growth, M&A & Global Expansion

Talent4; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth consumer and leisure business is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive board. This pivotal role requires a commercially minded leader who will act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, responsible for financial leadership, performance insight, and governance. The ideal candidate will have board-level experience in a scaling business and will lead areas such as budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives including M&A. This position offers an opportunity to shape the next phase of growth in an entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Proven senior finance leader with board-level experience.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Able to build trust across teams and partners.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the group’s growth and capital strategy.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Provide performance insights, KPIs, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner on strategic initiatives including M&A.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.

Skills

Finance leadership

Strategic thinking

M&A experience

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Education

Strong academic finance background

Job description

A high-growth consumer and leisure business is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive board. This pivotal role requires a commercially minded leader who will act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, responsible for financial leadership, performance insight, and governance. The ideal candidate will have board-level experience in a scaling business and will lead areas such as budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives including M&A. This position offers an opportunity to shape the next phase of growth in an entrepreneurial environment.