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Chief Financial Officer - Leeds

Chief Financial Officer - Leeds

Axon Moore Group Ltd

Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 9 days

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Full Time

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Axon Moore is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for a reputable FMCG business in the Leeds area with a turnover of approximately £50 million.
The role requires significant experience as a Finance Director or CFO within relevant industries, ideally including FMCG, Food, Distribution, or Retail.
Candidates should have experience in a turnaround environment and be able to manage risks while working at a fast pace.
The position offers a salary of £50,000 and involves key responsibilities such as overseeing financial operations and managing relationships with external stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance leader capable of developing strategic plans and nurturing the finance team.

Axon Moore are working with a reputable ca. £50m turnover FMCG business in the Leeds area to appoint a Chief Financial Officer.This is a pivotal role helping to support the business as it enters a period of change. It is likely the business will be embarking on turnaround initiatives to ensure the business has a sound footing for the future. The outlook for the business remains positive, however there are some challenging projects to undertake early on in the role.The role will include the following key duties and responsibilities:

Work closely with both Group CEO and board on the future financial strategy of the business
Carry out scenario analysis on a range of outcomes to enable effective decision making
Oversee all financial operations, including statutory reporting, accounts payable/receivable and management accounting
Ensure the year end processes and all statutory submissions are managed accordingly
Review and monitor external contracts and services provided by suppliers to ensure that these are operating effectively
Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, landlords, auditors, and investors
Support other non-financial areas of the business such as operations, health and safety and HR

The ideal candidate for this role would possess the following skills and experience:

Qualified Finance Leader with significant experience as an FD or CFO within a relevant industry, such as FMCG, Food, Distribution or Retail
Experience in a turnaround environment would be preferable and able to prioritise, manage risks and work at a fast pace
Able to help develop a strategic plan for the business longer term
Able to develop and nurture the finance team

If you have the required skill set to take on this role, please apply ASAP.

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