Our client an international Hospitality / Food & Beverage business are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead them through the next period of significant global expansion.
You will develop and lead an exceptional finance, legal and investor relations function at this critical stage, establishing world class systems and providing financial and strategic guidance to ensure the business can meet its financial and reporting commitments, and drive the brand forward to deliver our ambitious vision and mission.
Strategy / Corporate Finance
Work with senior leadership to furnish the board, investors, and key stakeholders with pertinent financial data, forecasts, and sensitivities crucial for strategic decision-making.
Insights into performance metrics, pinpointing risks and opportunities while proposing strategic responses.
Execution and oversight of fundraising and corporate finance strategies, encompassing the preparation of comprehensive business plans, contributing to investor materials for fundraising efforts, and managing funding rounds efficiently. As well as involved in structuring deals for potential new openings.
Reporting + Stakeholder Engagement
Oversee the creation of annual budgets, monthly management accounts, and quarterly investor updates to facilitate high performance and enable transparent communication with investors and stakeholders.
Work with the team to enhance company and brand performance, including establishing and monitoring finance-related KPIs and budgets.
Produce detailed cash flow projections to ensure sufficient cash reserves for day-to-day financial obligations and future growth investments.
Create additional essential financial reports for the business as needed.
Strong working relationships and information channels with key investors
with external auditors and tax advisors to produce annual audited financial statements and corporation tax returns.
Implementation of the financial systems strategy and recommendations on any appropriate outsourcing strategies.
Ensure the appropriate financial control environment exists as the business moves to scale up mode.
You will be:
Accountant ACA / ACCA / CIMA from a Multi sited hospitality related background
Experience of working with external investors
Board Level experience
Benefits
+ Bonus + Potential Equity Package
extensive benefits package
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management
Industries
Restaurants, Food and Beverage Retail, and Hospitality
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