1. Flexible work week
2. Can work mostly remote
About Our Client
A growing commodities trading business and major UK independent precious metal trader.
Job Description
3. Provide strategic financial leadership and act as a key advisor to the executive team and board on all financial matters, including growth strategy, capital allocation, and risk management.
4. Oversee all core finance functions: financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, statutory accounting, and compliance.
5. Lead treasury operations, including cash flow management, working capital optimisation, liquidity forecasting, and relationships with banks and trade finance providers.
6. Manage commodity-specific financial risks: hedging strategies, mark-to-market accounting, exposure monitoring (price, FX, credit, counter party), and P&L attribution in volatile markets.
7. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting (monthly management accounts, quarterly board packs, annual statutory accounts) in line with relevant accounting standards (IFRS / UK GAAP).
8. Oversee internal controls, risk management frameworks, and compliance with regulatory requirements (including trade finance documentation, sanctions, AML, and commodities-specific regulations).
9. Support commercial teams on deal structuring, trade finance facilities (e.g., letters of credit, structured commodity finance, prepayment facilities), margin requirements, and profitability analysis of trades.
10. Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel on audits, tax planning, and corporate finance matters.
11. Drive process improvements, implement or enhance financial systems / ERP tools, and ensure scalability as the business grows.
12. Provide ad-hoc analysis and scenario modelling to support strategic decisions, M&A opportunities, or funding rounds.
The Successful Applicant
Essential:* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) with strong post-qualification experience.* 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior finance role within commodities trading, trading houses, merchant companies, or related financial services (e.g., commodity trade finance, hedging operations).* Proven track record in commodities markets, including exposure to physical trading, derivatives, hedging programmes, inventory financing, and/or structured trade finance.* Strong understanding of commodity market dynamics, pricing mechanisms, margining, and risk management in volatile environments.* Experience leading finance teams (even small ones) and working in entrepreneurial / fast-moving trading businesses.* Excellent analytical, commercial, and communication skills; ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable business insights.* Highly Desirable:* Direct experience with precious metals(especially gold) trading, vaulting, financing, or related activities (physical / bullion / mining finance / jewellery supply chain).* Familiarity with commodity-specific accounting (e.g., fair value accounting, broker statements, unrealised/realised P&L).* Prior exposure to multi-currency operations, FX risk management, and international trade finance instruments.
What's on Offer
13. Flexible working
14. Exciting growing business
15. Competitive package