Financial Director Lead
24 hours ago
CFO/Finance Director Opportunity
Acuity Associates is proud to present a unique Financial Director Lead opportunity with a high-growth food safety compliance business. This innovative company specializes in providing essential equipment for the food production, hospitality, and retail sectors.
This role will be part of the executive team, instrumental in supporting the company's strategic growth, global expansion, and operational transformation. As Strategic CFO, you will drive forward-looking financial planning, guide international expansion, and prepare the company for a potential liquidity event within the next 5-7 years.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Financial Leadership: Lead the development and execution of a five-year strategic plan to support the company's growth trajectory, pushing beyond 20% annual growth to achieve 30%.
- Financial Reporting and Forecasting: Focus on future-oriented financial reporting and forecasting, leveraging the ERP system to produce insights that drive decision-making and growth.
- Global Expansion: Take a pivotal role in expanding into European markets, with a strong focus on strategic acquisitions, and manage capital to support sustainable growth.
- Operational Oversight: Opportunity to take on oversight across HR, Legal, Compliance, and IT functions, enhancing operational efficiencies across the business.
- Data-Driven Insights: Use data analytics to identify trends within the customer base and product lines, enabling the company to stay adaptable in a competitive market.
- Tax and Dividend Strategy: Optimize tax planning and dividend management to maximize shareholder returns and operational efficiency.
- Team Development and Succession Planning: Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, supporting the professional growth of long-standing team members.
- Preparation for Business Sale: Establish financial structures that position the company for a potential sale or liquidity event within the next 5-7 years.
Requirements:
- Qualified Accountant: ACCA/ACA/CIMA or CCAB equivalent with substantial experience in senior finance roles, as CFO or Finance Director.
- Proven Experience: Proven experience in strategic financial planning, acquisitions (especially within European markets), and managing capital for growth.
- Scaling Businesses: Strong background in scaling businesses and preparing them for a successful exit or liquidity event.
- Compliance-Focused Sectors: Previous exposure to compliance-focused or product-driven sectors, such as food, manufacturing, or distribution, is a plus.
- Leadership Skills: Exceptional leadership skills and a collaborative approach to foster a high-performing finance team.
The estimated salary for this role is £100,000 - £150,000 basic, depending on experience and qualifications.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Acuity Associates and contribute directly to the future of a high-growth food safety compliance business.
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