Chief Financial Officer

Support Office • Full-time • London, England, United Kingdom • 1m ago

Financial oversight of Bakery Production business and 10 retail units across 2 brands.

Reporting to - Chief Operating Officer and Board of Directors

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team. As the CFO, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial activities of our organization and driving strategic financial planning.

Key Tasks

Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
Manage financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making
Develop and implement financial policies and procedures
Oversee cash flow management and financial risk assessment
Collaborate with other departments to drive financial performance
Generation of Monthly Management Accounts and reporting
Weekly "dashboard" reporting of Sales, Labour and Purchasing
Monthly detailed sales analysis
Cost and efficiency reporting
Analysis of purchases and opportunities
Pricing and cost modeling
Cash Flow forecasting
Creditors and Debtors Reporting

The ideal candidate:

Educated to degree level in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field is desirable.
Full member of a recognized accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CPA).
Approximately 5+ years of proven accounting experience with expertise in financial and accounting procedures.
Experience to identify and implement cost-saving measures and efficiency improvements.
Prior experience working in food production and hospitality
Advanced skills in financial modelling and MS Excel.
Demonstrated ability to manage and improve core financial processes while providing strategic financial insights.
Proven track record of managing concurrent work-streams and meeting deadlines with high attention to detail.
Experience preparing and presenting financial reports, budgets, and performance analyses.
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across departments and foster collaboration.
Strong knowledge of Xero and financial systems, including PO and expense approval systems.

Location

Acton and Piccadilly and remote working.

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