- Commercially Focused Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Bristol based role working on a Hybrid basis
- Circa £175,000 + Equity + Package
A growing high-tech engineering company, with over 100 employees and annual revenues of £25 million, is recruiting a commercially focused Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This strategic and analytical leadership role involves working closely with the CEO to help shape the company's ambitious goal of reaching £100M+ in revenues in the coming years.
As CFO, you will be a key member of the leadership team, working across the business and with the Board to guide the company's financial strategy. You will play a crucial role in driving long-term growth, influencing major commercial decisions, and ensuring the business is well-positioned to meet its ambitious objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with the leadership team and Board to deliver on company strategic initiatives, influencing a wide range of commercial decisions.
- Investment, Financing and M&A: Lead strategic decisions regarding third-party investments, capital raising, financing, and potential mergers and acquisitions to support business growth.
- Commercial Partnering: Partner with the engineering and technology teams on new product development to ensure commercial viability and financial alignment.
- Analytical Leadership: Drive deep analytical thinking to simplify and add value around complex technology stacks, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
- Financial Leadership: Oversee all aspects of financial operations, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.
The Person:
- Commercial and Strategic Focus: A commercially and strategically focused finance professional with a minimum of five years of senior finance leadership experience in sectors such as technology, engineering, or software.
- Technical and Analytical Expertise: A strong technical and analytical mindset, with a proven track record of partnering with CEOs to drive strategic and financial objectives that support organic growth.
- Commercial Acumen: A highly commercial and innovative mindset, with significant experience leading capital-raising initiatives and ideally exposure to M&A projects.
- Leadership: Demonstrated experience in building and leading high-performing teams, coupled with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective Communication: The ability to convey complex financial information clearly and succinctly, collaborating across functions and at all levels.
- Relationship Building: A natural relationship builder who can integrate quickly into the business and its culture, forging strong connections at all levels.