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Chief Financial Officer - Leeds

Chief Financial Officer - Leeds

Axon Moore Group Ltd

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 20 days

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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 a qualified Finance Leader with significant experience as an FD or CFO, ideally in FMCG, Food, Distribution, or Retail, and experience in a turnaround environment is preferred.
The position involves working closely with the Group CEO and board on financial strategy, overseeing financial operations, and managing relationships with external stakeholders.
The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, although a specific figure is not disclosed in the listing.
Candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP if they meet the requirements for this pivotal role during a period of change for the business.

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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