Chief Financial Officer
About Our Client
Our client is a prominent and well-established financial services business based in the South East. The Company has grown rapidly in the last decade under the current management team which has led to an increase in complexity and a demand for greater input and transparency from the finance function.Accordingly, the team have identified a need to appoint a highly commercial, dynamic and ambitious Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the Board to help take the company to the next stage in its development. This individual will play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy and ensuring robust financial management and controls.
Job Description
The CFO will be a member of the board and will manage the finance function. The CFO will have the following responsibilities:
Financial Strategy and Planning:
- Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company's growth and profitability goals.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
- Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive team based on financial analysis and projections.
Financial Management and Reporting:
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Manage the preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, and forecasts.
- Oversee the company's financial performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
Process and Controls:
- Establish and maintain robust financial controls and processes to safeguard company assets.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Lead initiatives to improve financial processes and systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
Data Management:
- Oversee the management and integrity of financial data.
- Implement and maintain systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Utilize data analytics to drive business insights and decision-making.
Leadership and Team Management:
- Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with other departments to support overall business objectives.
- Represent the company to financial partners, including auditors, investors, funders and regulatory authorities.
The Successful Applicant
The chosen candidate will be qualified accountant (preferably ACA) with significant experience in Financial Services, particularly in specialised lending. They will also have:
- Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role from a boutique or mid-sized Financial Services business;
- Experience of securitisation and funding;
- Experience of transactions (acquisitions, JV's, due diligence, exits);
- Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrable expertise in process and controls and data management
- Excellent and proven management and team leadership / development experience
What's on Offer
An excellent salary, bonus and market leading benefits package are on offer. Equity participation may also be available depending on experience and status