CFO

Our client is a high growth B2C technology platform and they are now looking to recruit a best-in-class CFO.  Operating as a full member of the C suite with broad responsibility across finance , HR and Business Intelligence this is a key role in the strategic management of the group.  Working in a high growth environment the successful CFO will be responsible for establishing and maintaining appropriate controls, forecasts and commercial analyses ensuring timely , accurate and informative reports and through these assist the business in achieving its objectives. 

Main tasks

• Strategic management
• Work with the team as a motivator, facilitator and driver for financial performance with the emphasis on cash in addition to profit
• Manage the working capital of the business
• Maximising sales and margin opportunities
• Effective management of a small finance team
• Full responsibility for the Business Intelligence function proactively ensuring that it is  positioned as a key business development tool at the heart of decision making .
• Full responsibility  for the HR function 
• Production of budgets and appropriate re-forecasts in the required timescales
• Produce and maintain reporting systems including trend analysis and financial modelling
• Provide timely, accurate and relevant information to fully support the business
• Ensure appropriate credit control and treasury policies are in place
• Responsible for the effective management of stakeholder relationships including Investors and Bank
• Ensure suitable and robust financial controls are maintained across the company
• Lead and control the annual audit process
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance
• Responsible for ensuring hardware and software are fit for purpose for current operations

Preferred Profile and Experience

• Must be prepared to get his hands dirty; there is currently a small accounts team which will need scaling as the business grows. 
• Must have some knowledge or worked in a B2C technology/SaaS environment.
• Previous PE / transaction experience advantageous
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Team player, able to forge strong working relationships across the company
• High energy and drive

We are committed to encouraging and celebrating applicants from different backgrounds, whatever their gender, ethnicity, race, religious and political beliefs, education, socioeconomic background, disability, sexual orientation and geographical location to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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