Jobs in Bedford, United Kingdom

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Location: Remote from Latin America

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $4,000 USD/month

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Eastern Time

Our Client

Our client is an established bourbon distillery dedicated to producing exceptional spirits rooted in tradition and craftsmanship. As they expand their operations and scale production, we are seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead their financial strategy and help drive sustainable growth.

The CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for shaping the company’s financial future and ensuring operational excellence. This is a fully remote position. This role requires a strategic leader with deep experience in manufacturing—ideally in the food, beverage, or distillery industry—who can balance long-term growth planning with the financial rigor needed for a high-quality production environment.

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Partner with the CEO and executive team to define and execute long-term financial strategy, growth initiatives, and capital planning.

• Develop multi-year financial models and projections to guide expansion, product development, and investment decisions.

• Oversee fundraising efforts and manage relationships with investors, banks, and financial institutions.

• Financial Operations & Compliance: Lead all aspects of financial management including accounting, treasury, budgeting, and tax compliance.

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and industry-specific regulatory requirements (e.g., TTB and other distillery-related compliance).

• Manufacturing & Distillery-Specific Oversight: Implement and optimize cost accounting systems for distillation, aging, and bottling operations.

• Monitor and report key manufacturing metrics: yield, waste, aging inventory valuations, and production costs.

• Work closely with operations to improve production efficiency and margin optimization.

• Risk Management & Internal Controls: Establish robust internal controls to safeguard assets and maintain financial integrity.

• Identify and mitigate risks related to commodity pricing (grain, barrels), supply chain, and regulatory changes.

• Oversee insurance, credit, and risk management programs.

• Team Leadership & Development: Build and mentor a high-performing finance team capable of supporting a growing distillery operation.

• Foster a culture of accountability and data-driven decision-making.

• 10+ years of progressive finance and leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior financial role (CFO, VP of Finance, or equivalent).

• Proven experience in manufacturing, preferably in food, beverage, or distilling industries.

• Deep understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and production-based financial models.

• Experience managing investor relations and fundraising (private equity, venture capital, or debt financing).

• Strong knowledge of regulatory and tax compliance in alcohol/beverage manufacturing.

• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical ability, and communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fully remote environment while maintaining strong executive presence and stakeholder relationships.

• Preferred Skills: Familiarity with ERP systems tailored to manufacturing or distilling operations.

• Experience scaling operations from craft to large-scale production.

• Knowledge of export markets, distribution finance, and supply chain economics in the spirits industry.

• Competitive executive compensation package including performance-based incentives.

• Flexible remote work arrangement with periodic travel to the distillery.

• Opportunity to shape the financial future of a premium bourbon brand with strong growth potential.

To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, all applications must meet the mandatory requirements listed in the job description.

Voice/Video Recording is REQUIRED

Your application cannot be considered without a voice or video recording. It must be at least 30 seconds long and in English. Submissions in any other language or missing a recording will be automatically disqualified.

Mandatory Knockout Questions

Each application includes knockout questions designed to verify minimum qualifications required by the client. If you answer "NO" to any of these, you will be immediately disqualified from the hiring process for not having the experience requested for the role. Please note that the citizenship question is also a knockout if you answer "YES" as we are only able to hire Latin American talent based in Latin America.

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We appreciate your interest and look forward to reviewing your application!