Chief Financial Officer – Commodity Trading
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
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:
1. Lead all financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities
2. Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations in a trading environment
3. Provide strategic insight to support trading decisions and business growth
4. Drive fundraising, debt structuring, and capital restructuring initiatives
5. Ensure robust regulatory compliance and best-in-class financial governance
6. Act as a key liaison with banks, investors, auditors, and external stakeholders
Key Requirements:
1. Proven experience as CFO or senior finance leader within a commodity trading firm
2. Strong understanding of trading P&L, risk, and funding structures
3. In-depth knowledge of exotic products and derivatives
4. Experience in banking or private equity, with a strong track record in fundraising and complex capital/debt structuring
5. Strategic thinker with strong leadership and board-level influence
6. 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.
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