Chief Financial Officer in Bedford - ABPM Recruitment Ltd

£130,000 to £150,000 plus Benefits & Equity Potential

East Anglia (Hybrid - 3 days minimum office-based)

ABPM is retained by this PE-backed FMCG group, who are market leaders in a number of key categories. In the appointment of a proven and commercial CFO who has a track record of demonstrable business partnering across the C suite. You will be keen to be CFO in a leadership team of a business that is on the growth agenda whilst continuing to delight its customers, employees and shareholders.

We seek those of you who have successfully operated in a finance leadership role in a PE-owned group and are in possession of good business analysis and communication skills, as the business looks to its future with this key appointment.

Key responsibilities cover the following:

• Responsible for the development and achievement of plans to deliver increased business value.
• Manage the budgeting and customer costing plans.
• Manage decision making process around capital investment.
• Financial and risk management.
• Financial reporting.
• Treasury and IT management.
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Investor relations and stakeholder management
• Executive leadership.

Leading the finance & IT team, you need to work accurately at pace, understanding the priorities of the business, the CEO and the leadership team. Occasionally, you will find yourself under pressure to ensure smooth day-to-day operations whilst you support the business growth agenda, retaining prudent financial management and cost focus. You must have due regard for risk management and see the bigger picture, i.e. be able to accept the changes that occur within a fast-moving industry

We are seeking applications from qualified accountants with relevant knowledge and experience with at least 5 years of senior finance management in a leveraged multi-site environment. Experience in the fresh produce and food industry is preferred, and knowledgeable of how the major retailers interact with suppliers. The traits and characteristics will be of those who are open-minded and creative, possessing strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across a broad range of individuals, both internal and external to the group.

If this sounds of interest, please contact ABPM for more details by phone, emailing your CV with a supporting cover letter quoting our job reference EX940192 or applying online.

www.abpmrecruitment.co.uk

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