Total 3 job vacancies by CMA Recruitment Group

CMA Executive is delighted to partner with a successful SaaS organisation in the South Coast that has recently secured funding for further growth plans and is now searching for a new CFO to join their Executive Board and help lead the business through its next chapter of progress. Partnering with the CEO directly and acting as a key part of the Operational Board, you will be instrumental in extending the already substantial customer portfolio and scenario planning for the launch of additional products to market. If you are an experienced Chief Financial Officer with a history of completing fruitful transactions, and have a background relating to the Software industry, then please read for further information.

What the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position will involve:

• Leading a small finance Team and growing, developing members of the function and continuing to grow both capacity and develop efficiency, whilst applying a hands-on approach and leading from the front.
• Provide sound and insightful financial analysis to support growth and create better understanding of business performance from end to end.
• As part of an operational Board who have not experienced series of transactions, experience and guidance in this area to the leadership team will be greatly valued.
• Provide full strategic support for future lending and investment opportunities, partnering with the CEO.
• Contribute as a key member of a complex Board structure, including shareholders and private equity investors.
• Develop a robust and workable cash management policy in order to facilitate growth and maintain the value of the business.
• Act as key figurehead for the business during the point of any future transactions, invoking strong negotiation skills.
• Support the CEO and Leadership Team in commercial decision making, working through regulatory matters and ensuring there is efficient processes to deliver strategic goals.
• Manage all relationships with external bodies including Auditors, Banks and advisory services.
• Oversee all financial regulatory matters and provide support with the review of other regulatory concerns.
• Act as a leadership presence in the office in the absence of the CEO and support operations.

Suitable Candidate for the CFO vacancy:

• Fully qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE.
• Experience of full financial leadership previously, and evidence of developing others, in particular towards succession planning in the CFO position would be extremely useful.
• Strong commercial acumen with an appetite to improve processes and be a self-starter.
• Previous engagement with third party funders, including Private Equity experience will be considered extremely beneficial. Having completed a fruitful shareholder exit/transaction for a business previously is desirable.
• The role is best suited to someone with some experience of working within a mixture of SME and corporate background, with experience related to Software as a Service, ICT, IT, B2B industries.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO):

• This role is set to be highly rewarding given the level of autonomy afforded by the investors and shareholders and the opportunity to build upon a very solid foundation of success already.
• A great compensation package is on offer for the right candidate, including upside in any future transaction.
• There may be some sporadic travel required and this is a ‘visible role’ and therefore required to be in the office more often than not.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

CMA Executive is delighted to partner with a successful SaaS organisation in the South Coast that has recently secured funding for further growth plans and is now searching for a new CFO to join their Executive Board and help lead the business through its next chapter of progress. Partnering with the CEO directly and acting as a key part of the Operational Board, you will be instrumental in extending the already substantial customer portfolio and scenario planning for the launch of additional products to market. If you are an experienced Chief Financial Officer with a history of completing fruitful transactions, and have a background relating to the Software industry, then please read for further information.

What the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position will involve:

• Leading a small finance Team and growing, developing members of the function and continuing to grow both capacity and develop efficiency, whilst applying a hands-on approach and leading from the front.
• Provide sound and insightful financial analysis to support growth and create better understanding of business performance from end to end.
• As part of an operational Board who have not experienced series of transactions, experience and guidance in this area to the leadership team will be greatly valued.
• Provide full strategic support for future lending and investment opportunities, partnering with the CEO.
• Contribute as a key member of a complex Board structure, including shareholders and private equity investors.
• Develop a robust and workable cash management policy in order to facilitate growth and maintain the value of the business.
• Act as key figurehead for the business during the point of any future transactions, invoking strong negotiation skills.
• Support the CEO and Leadership Team in commercial decision making, working through regulatory matters and ensuring there is efficient processes to deliver strategic goals.
• Manage all relationships with external bodies including Auditors, Banks and advisory services.
• Oversee all financial regulatory matters and provide support with the review of other regulatory concerns.
• Act as a leadership presence in the office in the absence of the CEO and support operations.

Suitable Candidate for the CFO vacancy:

• Fully qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE.
• Experience of full financial leadership previously, and evidence of developing others, in particular towards succession planning in the CFO position would be extremely useful.
• Strong commercial acumen with an appetite to improve processes and be a self-starter.
• Previous engagement with third party funders, including Private Equity experience will be considered extremely beneficial. Having completed a fruitful shareholder exit/transaction for a business previously is desirable.
• The role is best suited to someone with some experience of working within a mixture of SME and corporate background, with experience related to Software as a Service, ICT, IT, B2B industries.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO):

• This role is set to be highly rewarding given the level of autonomy afforded by the investors and shareholders and the opportunity to build upon a very solid foundation of success already.
• A great compensation package is on offer for the right candidate, including upside in any future transaction.
• There may be some sporadic travel required and this is a ‘visible role’ and therefore required to be in the office more often than not.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

CMA Executive is excited to be partnered with a rapidly expanding and successful startup organisation in the South Coast, who already services over 800,000 customers across the UK, and is well set to achieve 100% growth in revenue and profits for a second year running. For an entrepreneurial Executive who enjoys the fast pace of a start up, this position provides an opportunity to begin a journey with a business that has already made great traction but more importantly has incredible plans for the immediate future and the long-term growth.

Facilitating Fibre installation for residential properties is the core business offering, however there is several additional new service lines ready to emerge. As Chief Operations Officer/Chief Finance Officer (COO/CFO), you will be partnering alongside the CEO and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and will be instrumental in the launching of new product lines, alongside ensuring the business is well prepared to deliver on future contracts.

As the COO/CFO you will have gravitas and status in the business, challenge other leaders when appropriate and manage expectations key investment stakeholders, and at times stand in for the CEO as they may travel frequently in order to develop and grow the business further.

What will the Chief Operating/Financial Officer (COO/CFO) role involve?

• To manage day to day the business and financial operations of the company, accountable to the MD.
• To take responsibility for process control and development across all company functions.
• Deploy an effective recruitment and talent retention strategy.
• Responsibility for Finance, including budgeting, reporting, invoicing and credit control.
• Devise, monitor and respond to appropriate internal management information whilst developing and enhancing performance metrics and partnering with all commercial elements of the business.
• Participate in and influence the company’s business plan, helping to align the interests of shareholders, clients and the team.
• Align all core activity towards achievement of the business plan.
• Ensure that supplier, client and service contracts are robust and protect the interests of the company and shareholders.
• Take responsibility for corporate governance, ensuring continued compliance with legal obligations, high standards of integrity and identification and management of conflicts of interest.

Suitable Candidate for the Chief Operating/Financial Officer (COO/CFO) vacancy:

• Strong operational and process control skills.
• Professional Accounting qualification is desirable ACA/CIMA/ACCA
• Good data analytical ability, comfortable to work with a high level of detail.
• Credibility, presence and diplomatic skills to engage an existing 15 strong team.
• Strength of character to challenge assumptions, ensuring that business strategy always balances the interests of all stakeholders.
• Developed commercial instincts and judgement to pick winning strategies.
• Innovative approach to problem solving.
• Great interpersonal communication, oral and written.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Chief Operating/Financial Officer (COO/CFO):

• This will be an extremely influential position within a growing organisation.
• Alongside a competitive salary, then there will be heavily incentivised bonuses in relation to growth targets.
• The culture of the business is vibrant and sociable and there is palpable sense of shared reward across the team.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.