Lead Financial Strategy and Prepare a High-Growth Business for its Next Chapter
Our client is a fast-growing, internationally focused supply business that has experienced significant expansion and continues on a strong upward growth trajectory.
The company delivers essential non-food consumables to some of the largest names in the global cruise industry, supplying a broad portfolio including hygiene products, hospitality consumables, PPE, safety equipment, workwear, and uniforms.
As the business scales, the focus now turns to future-proofing the organisation, strengthening infrastructure, professionalising systems and processes, and preparing for a successful business exit in the medium term.
To support this next phase, the company is seeking an accomplished and commercially astute Chief Financial Officer.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CEO and operating as a key member of the Senior Management Team, the CFO will assume full responsibility for all financial aspects of the organisation.
This is a pivotal leadership role combining strategic direction, operational control, transformation, and exit preparation.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic financial leadership to the CEO, Board, and Senior Leadership Team
Shape and deliver a financial strategy aligned to continued growth and long-term value creation
Lead the future-proofing of the business, ensuring systems, processes, and controls are scalable and investor-ready
Oversee systems optimisation and process improvements to support operational efficiency
Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
Strengthen financial governance, reporting accuracy, and data integrity
Maintain strong working capital control and cashflow visibility
Deliver robust monthly management accounts and performance analysis
Lead preparation for a future business transaction, ensuring financial readiness and clean, defensible reporting
Support corporate finance matters including capital structure, debt, taxation, and strategic investment
Act as a key interface with advisors, auditors, and potential investors
Develop and lead the finance team to operate at a high-performance, transaction-ready standard
The CFO will operate with significant autonomy while partnering closely with the CEO on strategic growth, transformation, and exit planning.
About You
You will be a fully qualified finance leader with the credibility, commercial insight, and transactional awareness to operate at executive level in a scaling organisation.
Essential Requirements
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Proven experience operating at Finance Director or CFO level
Strong technical accounting and financial governance expertise
Demonstrable experience improving systems, controls, and finance processes
Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence at Board level
Advanced analytical and financial modelling capability
Strong ERP and systems experience
Highly Desirable
Experience preparing a business for sale, investment, or transaction
Understanding of M&A processes, due diligence, and exit readiness
Experience in B2B, distribution, FMCG, or international supply businesses
Exposure to growth-phase or investor-backed environments
Leadership & Personal Attributes
Strategic and forward-looking thinker
High integrity and professional credibility
Confident communicator with gravitas at Board and investor level
Hands-on and pragmatic, able to balance detail with big-picture thinking
Resilient and adaptable within a high-growth environment
Strong organisational and execution capability
Why Join?
Join a business on a strong and sustained growth curve
Lead the transformation and professionalisation of the finance function
Play a central role in preparing the business for a future exit
Partner closely with an ambitious CEO and leadership team
Influence commercial strategy and long-term value creation
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