CFO

Our client is a high growth digital business that is set to grow exponentially over the coming years both in the UK and overseas. As a consequence they are now looking to recruit a first-in-class CFO who will be responsible for scaling the finance function, including implementing processes and procedures whilst also operating as a key strategic partner. The CFO is a broad role with responsibility across a number of operational functions, including Legal, HR, Tax and IT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the finance department to provide effective management of the company’s finances and support the executive team in the strategic management of the company
• Within a high-growth environment maintain appropriate controls, forecasts and commercial analyses, ensuring timely and accurate reports and accounts and through these assist the business in achieving its objectives
• Responsible for stakeholder management including Investors and Banks
• Develop and iterate a robust pricing strategy
• Responsible for tracking, analysing and monitoring financial performance metrics
• Provide full monthly management accounts and reports/KPIs to the Board
• Effective management of the working capital of the business
• Maximise sales and margin opportunities
• Preparation of year-end audited accounts and audit management
• Manage the full accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll processes through outsourced team
• Review and implement any additional financial controls and processes and compliance, including tax
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance
• Management of IT

Person Specification:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Previous experience working in a high growth, fast paced technology business
• Strong understanding of how value is created in an emerging digital business
• Previous transaction experience, either as an advisor or in a lead finance role
• Previous PE/exit experience

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