About our Client
Our client is a leading Business Process Outsourcer that specialises in workflow and technical solutions
for document, financial and payment processing. Headquartered in South Yorkshire and have a global client base, including FTSE 100 firms, major utility providers, leading telecoms operators, manufacturers and local authorities.
They employ over 200 people across two sites in the UK and operate overseas sites in Sofia and India. Proud winner of Employer of the Year 2022 and they provide lots of engaging activities for their people including charity events, BBQs, ice cream days, free fruit, internal awards and a significant investment in training every year.
About this opportunity
The CFO will lead in building a culture of financial responsibility, accountability, and
awareness across the organisation. You will need to build an in-depth understanding of
the business, its operations, and its unique business model and think beyond the
traditional accounting scope.
What you will do
Drive the financial outcomes of the business, helping the business to achieve various metrics
Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Finance and HR functions as well as overseeing and prioritising programme activity, spend and headcount.
Develop the operating processes and platforms required to meet the businesses delivery objectives
Support and lead on all on M&A activity along with the relevant group stakeholders.
Develop the capabilities, and skills, or the function to support the needs of a fast growing and expanding business
Where appropriate support the effective management of clients and supply-chain relationships
Evaluating investment opportunities and ad hoc projects as required
Liaise with outside vendors (such as audit and legal) to navigate and solve unique
business accounting problems and reporting standards.
Ownership of financial reporting and analysis for internal stakeholders as well as the board and shareholders
Produce insightful analysis and reporting on unit economic and operational performance
Implementing fiscally responsible decision-making processes
Partnering with other execs to evaluate ROI of their projects
Manage vendor relations and work with them to achieve favourable commercial terms
Manage all aspects of tax filings and reporting in collaboration with 3rd party
vendors as needed
Lead on the deployment of tools to automate finance processes and increase efficiency, in partnership with tech and product team
Partner with CEO on future fundraising efforts
You will bring
An experienced leader with a strong track record of strategic leadership and financial management in a comparable organisation
A related degree to the Accounting, Finance or Business sector
Ten years of experience in a senior managerial position
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to exercise sound judgement
Excellent grasp of forecasting and data analysis methods