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Chief Financial Officer
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Anja Davison
Talent Finance is partnering with a progressive, high performing organisation in Dorset to appoint a Chief Financial Officer at a pivotal stage of its growth journey. This is a key Board level appointment for a commercially driven finance leader who wants real influence and the opportunity to shape the future of the business.
This role will suit a CFO who enjoys being close to the operation, visible on site and actively involved in driving performance, change and long term value creation.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Financial Officer will take full ownership of the finance function and operate as a trusted commercial partner at Board level. You will balance strong financial governance with forward looking commercial insight, supporting strategic decision making as the business evolves and scales.
This is a fully on site role. The organisation is growing, changing and investing, and they require a CFO who is present, engaged and embedded in the day-to-day rhythm of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and deliver the financial strategy, supporting sustainable growth, profitability and long term resilience.
- Lead all aspects of financial control, reporting, forecasting and budgeting, ensuring accuracy, pace and commercial clarity.
- Provide high quality financial modelling and commercial analysis to support pricing strategy, investment decisions, contract negotiations and strategic initiatives.
- Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, contributing to strategic planning, business development, capital investment and potential M&A activity.
- Lead, develop and strengthen the finance team, embedding a high performance, values led culture.
- Build and manage strong relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, investors, advisors and key commercial partners.
- Ensure financial systems, processes and controls are robust, scalable and fit for the next phase of the business.
Skills and Experience
- Qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
- Proven experience operating at CFO or senior finance leadership level within a commercial environment.
- Strong commercial finance background, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, FMCG or distribution led businesses.
- Excellent financial modelling and analytical capability, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insight.
- Confident influencing and constructively challenging senior stakeholders to support better decision making.
- A collaborative, hands on leadership style with a genuine focus on developing high performing teams.
- Strong systems and digital awareness, with advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP and CRM platforms.
What Is On Offer
A salary of up to £130,000, plus bonus and benefits. This is a genuine Board level CFO role with significant influence over the direction and performance of the business, offering the opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of a growing, ambitious organisation.
The role is based near Bournemouth and Poole, Dorset and is fully on site.
If you are a commercially minded Chief Financial Officer looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact, this represents an exciting opportunity to join a business entering its next phase of growth.
Talent Finance are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We assess all applicants on equal merit and do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
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