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Chief Financial Officer | Multi-site Consumer / Hospitality Scale-Up | UK We’re working with a fast-growing operator in the competitive socialising space — a multi-site consumer business combining premium leisure experiences with food and drink. With four sites live and a clear roll-out plan (2 in 2026, 4 in 2027), the business is entering a critical phase of expansion. Backed by institutional capital and supported by an experienced Chair and NED group, the business is now looking to hire a full-time CFO to help scale the platform and deliver a future exit. The Role This is a true #1 finance role, partnering directly with the Founder/CEO and owning the finance function end-to-end. You’ll be responsible for building the infrastructure, discipline and insight required to scale at pace, while laying the groundwork for an eventual transaction. Key areas of focus: Partnering the CEO on strategy, growth and commercial decision making Embedding finance across operations (working closely with site GMs) Building best-in‑class reporting, controls and KPI ownership Driving performance insight across sites (pricing, promotions, margins) Owning budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning Tight management of cash, working capital and rollout economics Leading investor reporting and supporting future funding events Building a scalable finance function, systems and data infrastructure Leading exit readiness (QoE, diligence, data integrity) and transaction execution What we’re looking for Must‑have: CFO experience in a multi‑site consumer / hospitality / retail business Proven track record delivering the same playbook: rollout, scale then exit (PE or trade) Full ownership of finance (P&L, balance sheet, cash) Experience operating in an investor‑backed environment (VC/PE) Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Nice to have: Exposure to competitive socialising / leisure formats Experience working with a founder‑led CEO Profile High energy, hands‑on and delivery‑focused Comfortable operating both in the detail and at Board level Strong commercial instinct - able to turn data into action Confident challenging stakeholders and driving accountability Motivated by building and exiting a business The role will need you to be in the Berkshire head office 2 -3 days per week. Benchmark salary is £150k plus generous equity.#J-18808-Ljbffr