CFO

Our client is a category leader in software development and delivery consultancy into the financial services sector. This innovative business is headquartered in the UK has an impressive track record of fast growth. The sights of the management team are fixed on continued growth internationally with a view to an eventual exit.

The Role

To complement the skills of the existing leadership team our client now seeks a new CFO to play a key, high profile role in the next stages of the Company’s development. Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will be responsible for all financial reporting and control, tax structuring and compliance. This is a truly commercial role with responsibility across the business at the highest level.

Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with significant experience at a senior level. They will have a background in technology/software businesses preferably in the financial services space; will have worked in a growth company; and played a leading role in an exit. Previous experience of operating in a leveraged environment is desirable but not essential. The role will be challenging and the right candidate will relish this opportunity to be the right hand man/woman to the CEO and will be seeking a high profile, highly accountable opportunity. Above all they should be commercially focused individuals, keen to play a part in a driving a business forward to an exit.

Candidates should possess the following attributes: strong financial control skills gained in a high performance culture and a proactive hands-on approach; real business instincts and a broad mindset; entrepreneurial spirit, drive, flexibility and high energy levels; at ease with people; a good sense of humour; credibility with potential investors.

If you believe that you have the skills and personality to make this role a success please send your CV together with salary and notice period details to the email address below quoting reference ROMJOL.