NEW CFO Opportunity - Chelmsford, Essex - PE Backed Group
Your new company Following a period of substantial expansion and renewed investment, our client-an established and fast-paced PE-backed UK manufacturing group-is looking to appoint an experienced and commercially astute Chief Financial Officer. This role will play a central part in defining the financial strategy, improving operational and reporting disciplines, and driving sustained EBITDA growth to support the group's short and longer term strategic vision.
Your new role The CFO will provide financial and strategic leadership across the group, delivering robust financial governance, improved reporting capability and enhanced cost control. The role requires close collaboration with the Group Managing Director and board to drive operational performance and efficiency across manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Active board member and strategic business partner
Manage relationships with PE, bank, auditors and lawyers.
Reporting & management of funding, working capital, invoice finance and cashflow.
Integrate acquisition, realise operational and cost efficiencies
Strengthen cost control and support operational efficiency within manufacturing
Lead IT strategy, including cybersecurity, ERP optimisation and the adoption of emerging technologies such as data visualisation and AI.
Monthly presentation to Board and PE
Annual statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance
What you'll need to succeed
Demonstrable experience of working with Private Equity, M&A & exit processes
Proven experience as a CFO/FD within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience driving operational improvement, lean manufacturing or continuous improvement programmes
Background in systems modernisation and ERP transformation
Strong commercial and operational partnering skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
What you'll get in return
A senior leadership position with significant influence on business performance
Shape and lead the organisation's strategy and drive PE-driven value creation
The chance to modernise processes, systems and digital capability across the group
Salary & Benefits
Salary in the region of £125,000 to £140,000
Bonus
Car/Car allowance
Pension
Health insurance
Life cover
25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
What you need to do now
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