Chief Financial Officer (UK & Ireland)

Kersia

Bury – Lancashire

Competitve Salary

Kersia is a global leader in biosecurity and food safety, delivering innovative solutions that protect the entire food supply chain - from farm to fork. Operating internationally and partnering with organisations across agriculture, food and beverage and food service, Kersia is committed to creating a safer, more sustainable world through science-led innovation and operational excellence. Kersia UK comprises three legal entities: Holchem Laboratories, Quat-Chem Limited and Kilco (International) Limited.

We are now seeking a Chief Financial Officer (UK & Ireland) to join the business at a pivotal stage of growth and transformation.

The Opportunity

This is a highly visible and strategic leadership role, partnering closely with the UK Managing Director and Kersia Group CFO. As a key member of the UK Executive Team, the CFO will play a critical role in shaping business strategy, driving financial performance, and ensuring robust governance across the UK & Ireland operations.

The successful candidate will combine strong financial stewardship with commercial acumen, enabling the business to make informed, data-driven decisions while supporting continued growth and value creation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all financial activities across the UK & Ireland region
Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and long-term strategic modelling
Ensure accuracy, transparency, and integrity of financial reporting and controls
Partner with the Executive Team to optimise business performance and profitability
Manage cash flow, working capital and capital allocation
Provide strategic insight and challenge to support business decision-making
Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
Oversee compliance with statutory, regulatory and group requirements
Manage relationships with auditors, banks and external advisors
Support M&A activity and lead financial integration workstreams
Prepare the business for potential investor scrutiny and exit scenarios

About You

Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance leader within a complex, multi-entity environment
Strong commercial mindset with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Experience operating in an international business environment
Track record of delivering performance in a private equity or investor-driven setting
Deep understanding of financial controls, reporting and governance
Ability to lead, develop and inspire teams
Degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline (MBA preferred)

Why Join Kersia?

This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven, international organisation at the forefront of food safety. You will play a key role in shaping the future of the UK & Ireland business while contributing to Kersia’s global mission to “invent a food safe world.”

Please contact our advisors at Berwick Partners for more detail on this opportunity. Berwick Partners are exclusively partnering with Kersia to deliver this CFO appointment.

Ashley Crich – Partner and Head of Financial Leadership Practice

Ashley.crich@berwickpartners.co.uk

Ardiana Hashani – Lead Researcher

Ardiana.hashani@berwickpartners.co.uk

Kersia UK

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