Chief Financial Officer
Bedfordshire | On-Site
Exceptional package available to attract an exceptional leader
A high-growth UK engineering and manufacturing group is embarking on an ambitious expansion journey, with acquisitions at the heart of its strategy. To deliver this vision, the business is seeking a commercially astute, strategically driven
Chief Financial Officer
to partner with the CEO and play a defining role in shaping its future.
Why This Role?
This is not a "Business As Usual" CFO position. It's a role for someone who thrives in complexity, growth, and transformation. The company already has:
* A global footprint and blue-chip customer base
* A robust operational foundation
* A clear plan to accelerate growth through acquisition
What it now needs is a CFO who can unlock that next chapter.
The Opportunity
As CFO, you'll sit at the heart of the Board, steering both financial excellence and corporate development. You will:
* Lead the finance team, embedding discipline and insight that drive confident decision-making
* Partner closely with the CEO to set strategic direction across growth, margin, and cashflow
* Own the full M&A agenda – from deal origination and evaluation through to execution and post-deal integration
* Provide sharp commercial support across pricing, investment appraisal, and contract negotiation
* Manage all core financial operations including audit, tax (UK and US), treasury, and FX
The Profile
We're seeking a CFO who combines
strategic vision with operational grip
:
* A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with deep post-qualified experience in
manufacturing or engineering
* Proven exposure to
M&A / corporate development
, ideally within an SME or high-growth context
* Commercially minded, pragmatic, and unafraid to roll sleeves up
* A natural influencer and communicator who thrives at pace
The Reward
This is a chance to define and deliver a finance agenda that truly shapes the trajectory of a business. You'll be instrumental in leading an acquisition-led growth journey, with the scope and autonomy to make a lasting impact.
If you're an ambitious CFO who wants to be part of an exciting journey this is the opportunity to do it.