Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Role Overview

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our dynamic, fast-growing organisation. The CFO will play a pivotal role in defining [Employer hidden]’s financial strategy and steering the company’s continued global expansion.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys autonomy, embraces complex challenges, and wants to make a significant impact.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and execute [Employer hidden]’s financial strategy in alignment with growth objectives.
• Set financial goals, KPIs, and establish effective financial planning processes.
• Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and tax obligations.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the organisation.
• Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage investor relations, including fundraising, capital structuring, and communications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions and external stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks through robust internal controls.
• Oversee cash flow, liquidity management, and working capital optimisation.
• Implement cash flow forecasting tools and treasury management strategies.
• Lead financial compliance, audits, and external regulatory reviews.
• Evaluate M&A opportunities, including modelling, valuation, due diligence, and negotiation support.
• Oversee and execute post-acquisition integration into [Employer hidden]’s financial systems and processes.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global finance team.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and career development opportunities within the team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to support strategic decision-making.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership by providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Identify, implement, and optimise financial technology and automation solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the finance function.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline (Master’s or CPA/ACA/ACCA highly desirable).
• Minimum 10 years’ progressive experience in finance or accounting roles.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership or executive finance position.
• Experience in high-growth technology, fintech, marketplace, or SaaS organisations strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in financial planning and analysis, financial modelling, reporting, and accounting standards.
• Strong understanding of SaaS metrics, unit economics, and performance drivers.
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute financial strategies that support scale and business expansion.
• Proven success in investor relations, including fundraising and managing external financial stakeholders.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience building and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and present to senior stakeholders and diverse audiences.
• High level of commercial acumen with sound judgement and strategic thinking.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.
• Strong integrity, ethical judgement, and commitment to transparency and good governance.