We are looking for a successful CFO to join a growing International freight management group who provide multimodal supply chain/Logistics and transport solutions from site across the UK and Europe. The position offers a highly competitive salary + sustantial bonus.

The Group has strong financial position and a diverse portfolio of products and customers. Strategic investment has led to a sustained growth in recent years and there is a clear vision for further expansion over the next 5 years with a healthy pipeline of acquisition opportunities

The Successful Candidate will have worked in a senior finance function with a medium to large logistics/freight forwarding business.

• Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance team

• Providing strategic recommendations to the CEO and management

• Managing the process for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation for all financial reporting

• Advising on Long-term business and financial planning

• Establishing and developing relationships with Senior management and external partners and stakeholders

• Responsible either directly or by managing staff, for all cash management, Investments, insurance, budgeting and financial reporting, helping to drive the company's financial strategy

• Work with Senior Management to efficiently develop proposal budgets, provide access to project finance information and manage contract/grant compliance and reporting

• Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives

• Support the M&A strategy from a financial perspective, supporting sustainable growth.

Knowledge and Skills

• Master's Degree in accounting, business accounting or finance

• 5 + years' experience in Executive leadership position

• Understanding of advanced accounting regulatory issues and tax planning

• Working knowledge of raising capital beyond traditional lines of credit

• PLC experience

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Apply today with your CV if you are looking for a new and exciting challenge