Job Description


CMA Executive is incredibly excited to be the retained and exclusive partners for the permanent appointment of a new CFO for a growth oriented, commercially driven Public listed company. The Group Plc\xe2\x80\x99s primary activity is the development of its fast-growing business in bioplastics. Building on 20 years of development activity the company is listed on AIM London Stock Exchange and had a strong revenue growth of 36% in 2023.An international organisation operating in Europe, North America and Asia with Head offices and R&D based in the UK. They are leading the way in the development of cutting-edge, naturally sourced plastics. Their objective is to produce bioplastics that challenge the dominance of petroleum-based polymers and ultimately replace them completely providing a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative that is 100% biodegradable and compostable.This critical Board appointment will maintain a forward-looking approach to continuous growth, and an ambitious Chief Financial Officer will be crucial in leveraging the significant progress achieved in recent business cycles.If you are an accomplished and commercially minded CFO with experience of working in the growth Technology sector within an International Plc, please read for further details.What will the CFO role involve?

  • Technically strong management/stat accounts experience gained within Plc;
  • Solid forecasting techniques and judgement around appraisal/risk;
  • Strong working capital focus \xe2\x80\x93 cash orientation, analysis;
  • Building/supporting pricing/demand models with commercial teams;
  • Comfortable with the complexities of banking facilities, letters of credits, Forex transactions.
Suitable Candidate for the CFO vacancy:
  • Well-rounded CFO with International Plc experience;
  • Investor relations will be required and the ability to demonstrate sound funding management experience;
  • Experience of M&A is desirable as well as knowledge of the North American markets;
  • The company are looking for someone who has a clear orientation for driving profitable growth;
  • A credible and persuasive communicator able to build relationships and chemistry with multiple stakeholders with the willingness to disagree and take very different views as appropriate;
  • Able to balance many priorities \xe2\x80\x9cspinning plates\xe2\x80\x9d with creativity and imagination whilst keeping a focus on the growth goal;
  • Educator and developer of others in the team.
Additional benefits and information for the role of CFO:
  • Part of a sustainable future focused organisation with fantastic growth potential;
  • Be part of an organisation with global reach and reputation;
  • Be part of the solution to replace the reliance on oil & Gas and reducing greenhouse gases;
  • Equity in an organisation with exciting growth prospects.
CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn\xe2\x80\x99t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

CMA Recruitment Group

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3025144
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £150000 - 170000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Southampton, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned