Chief Financial Officer – Commodity Trading (Kindly note, our client will only consider candidates with prior commodity trading experience).
Salary: £150k - £200k + strong discretionary bonus
Location: central London
We are seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a dynamic and fast-growing commodity trading business. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO will play a central role in shaping financial strategy, enhancing risk management, and supporting the company’s continued expansion across global markets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead all financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities
* Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations in a trading environment
* Provide strategic insight to support trading decisions and business growth
* Drive fundraising, debt structuring, and capital restructuring initiatives
* Ensure robust regulatory compliance and best-in-class financial governance
* Act as a key liaison with banks, investors, auditors, and external stakeholders
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience as CFO or senior finance leader within a commodity trading firm
* Strong understanding of trading P&L, risk, and funding structures
* In-depth knowledge of exotic products and derivatives
* Experience in banking or private equity, with a strong track record in fundraising and complex capital/debt structuring
* Strategic thinker with strong leadership and board-level influence
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent
This is a rare opportunity to take a leadership role in a high-growth, entrepreneurial trading business. A competitive package is on offer for the right candidate.