Are you a seasoned financial leader ready to shape the future of a thriving, high-growth organisation? This is a rare opportunity to join an innovative, privately-owned business operating across diverse sectors including FMCG, wholesale, and supply chain. As CFO, you will drive financial strategy, strengthen governance, and partner with a visionary leadership team to support sustainable growth, innovation, and operational excellence. The Role The CFO will oversee all aspects of financial management, from strategy and forecasting to reporting, compliance, and business planning. Youll lead a large, high-performing team across onshore and offshore locations, driving margin performance, capital efficiency, and long-term value creation across a complex, multi-site, multi-state operation. Strategic Financial Leadership Shape and execute forward-thinking financial strategies that align with the organisations ambitious growth agenda. Lead comprehensive planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across multiple business divisions. Deliver clear, data-backed insights and advanced financial models to support strategic decision-making. Operational Excellence & Governance Manage day-to-day finance operations, ensuring precision, efficiency, and continuous optimisation of processes. Enhance governance structures, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate risk across the enterprise. Partner closely with legal and compliance teams to maintain strong ethical and regulatory standards. Commercial & Strategic Partnership Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team, contributing to high-impact decisions on investments and operations. Lead financial assessments for major initiatives, including digital transformation, operational efficiency, and M&A activity. Optimise capital allocation, cost structures, and working capital to fuel sustainable growth. Leadership & Team Development Inspire, coach, and grow a high-performing finance team with a focus on excellence and continuous learning. Promote a collaborative culture, fostering strong partnerships across local and global teams. Align team goals with strategic business priorities to drive results. Innovation & Business Transformation Lead the modernisation of finance systems, leveraging technology to drive efficiency and insight. Identify and pursue growth opportunities across industries, enhancing the organisations competitive edge. Drive financial innovation that supports agility, scalability, and market leadership. The Ideal Candidate Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance leader within a complex, high-growth private enterprise. CA/CPA qualified with 10+ years in commercial finance, ideally within FMCG, distribution, or supply chain industries. Strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities and operational discipline. Experience leading finance transformation, including ERP or systems upgrades. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence to advise founders, executives, and Boards. A grounded, collaborative leadership style aligned with a values-driven, entrepreneurial culture. Whats on Offer Executive-level influence within a dynamic, growing organisation. Opportunity to shape financial strategy and business direction in a $1 billion enterprise. A collaborative, customer-focused culture with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. Long-term stability with flexible working arrangements and strong values alignment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Chief Financial Officer