CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

CFO | Private Equity | Growth B2B SME

£130K - £150K + Bonus + Equity

Hammersmith / Hybrid based in the office 3-4 days per week

A CFO (Chief Financial Officer) is required for a high-growth, private equity-backed technology business with revenues in excess of £45M. The company has developed a strong international presence across 12 countries with its B2B software, which provides solutions to customers across the travel industry. As a member of the Board and reporting to the Managing Director, the CFO will have overall financial responsibility and a significant Board voice on broader commercial matters.

Overseeing the value creation story

• Partnering with the MD and investors to monitor and manage the business plan and drive the growth and performance of the business.
• Keeping a constant and disciplined grip on key financial levers, ensuring they are being fully optimised, and implementing a robust KPI framework to effectively measure key milestones in the Business Plan, with a focus on EBITDA and cash.
• Working with the MD to ensure appropriate and challenging targets are set and the business has robust supporting financial models to deliver them.
• Consistently provide constructive challenge and support to the MD and the Board, proactively identifying; and potentially taking responsibility for implementing operational improvement initiatives.
• Provide support to the MD on the execution of any bolt-on acquisitions.

Managing the financial performance of the company

• Preparing the financial objectives for the business, responsible for the annual budgeting process in line with the Business Plan, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Leading the design and provision of relevant and insightful financial and operating information and analysis to the Board on time (including monthly P&L, CF and BS) to Shareholders, giving a clear overview of business performance and fuelling commercial decision-making and strategic planning discussions.
• Assessing performance against the budget and long-term strategy provides financial input into key operational decisions.
• Developing and managing robust financial systems and controls, taking responsibility for risk and finance policies, multi-jurisdiction tax analysis, and planning and structuring.
• Leading cash and working capital management and managing the treasury requirements of the business to the best effect, including foreign exchange and hedging activities.
• Managing the annual audit process and ensuring rigorous compliance with financial reporting requirements.

Leading the finance team

• Leading the finance function to ensure that high standards of control and accountability are in place and the business is supported in the most effective way.
• Communicating with relevant stakeholders
• Communicating effectively to the Board and all shareholders.
• Where necessary, leading communications with and developing strong, long-term banking relationships.
• Leading communications with all external advisors concerning audit, tax, and insurance and ensuring compliance with all required reporting to relevant authorities

The person

• An (ACA) or equivalent from an audit / chartered accounting background
• A hands-on commercially focused finance leader with significant experience working with international high-growth, private equity businesses as a Finance Director or CFO
• M & A experience and a background of working for technology-focused companies will be highly advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail and drive for results. Ability to be 'hands on’
• Strategic thinking and commercial judgment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Motivation, energy, and drive.
• Collaborative and flexible leadership style.
• Team building and relationship-building skills.