Strategic CFO: Scale a £250m+ Industrial Group

AUSTIN MATLEY; Leeds; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AUSTIN MATLEY is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer for a UK-based industrial packaging group. Reporting to the CEO, you will lead strategic and operational finance across the Group, directing transformation of the finance function and building a scalable platform to support ambitious growth.

Key focus includes enhanced reporting, forecasting and governance, with involvement in capital allocation, board engagement and acquisition activity.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with CFO/Finance Director or equivalent senior finance leadership experience.
• Experience in multi-site, multi-entity environments.
• Finance transformation and integration.
• Strong commercial finance and business partnering.
• M&A and/or buy-and-build environments.
• ERP implementation and systems transformation.
• Experience working with Boards, shareholders and other senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational financial leadership across the Group.
• Lead the integration and transformation of the Group finance function.
• Build a scalable finance platform to support growth.
• Strengthen reporting, forecasting, controls and commercial insight.
• Support the Board with strategic planning, investment and capital allocation.
• Support acquisition activity, including due diligence and integration.
• Develop governance and financial infrastructure to enable future investment.

Job description

AUSTIN MATLEY is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer for a UK-based industrial packaging group. Reporting to the CEO, you will lead strategic and operational finance across the Group, directing transformation of the finance function and building a scalable platform to support ambitious growth.

Key focus includes enhanced reporting, forecasting and governance, with involvement in capital allocation, board engagement and acquisition activity.