Group CFO

Our client is a dynamic and high growth group of companies / family office with a diverse range of business within the Tech / IT / Communications Industry along with wider investments interests both in the UK and Internationally.

As part of the Groups continued growth and professional structuring, FRS have been enlisted to assist with the recruitment of a Group Finance Director / CFO to join the business.

Due to my clients UK wide interests, this is a national search however candidates will ideally be within commutable distance to the companies Cheshire head office 1-2 days per week

Working closely with the CEO & Chairman the scope of this position is likely to include.

Private Equity/Venture Capital Investment

Member of the Investment Committee responsible for setting investment strategy and appraising/approving investments and acquisitions

Investment appraisal and due diligence

Development of complex financial investment models

Structuring of investments

Monitor existing unquoted investments and regular liaison with external managers

Management of investment legal documentation

Treasury Management/Investment Management

Control of group cash balances

Development/management of quoted investment portfolio

Monitor and appraise external Investment Manager’s performance

Evaluation and implementation of sophisticated investment products

Legal & Company Secretarial

Company secretarial function for all group companies supporting Family Office Director

Assist Tax specialist with Taxation issues - IHT, Annual Returns, and tax compliance

Compliance and other legislative requirements across the group

Planning/Reporting

Development of financial plans and forecasts across the group

Work closely with Business Unit and Investment Finance Director to drive performance and growth.

Preparation of key management information for each investment / BU

Production of consolidated Family Office accounts

Critique and presentation of group performance to the stakeholders

Private Family

Assists and support Director of Family Office in development and implementation of Family’s strategy and plans for protection and enhancement of Family’s assets and wealth

Assists with management of family private estate and assets to include Airplanes / Boats to include acquisitions and disposals

Manage all aspects of banking - receipts, payments for both personal, trusts and corporate

Review and monitor charitable trust and donations

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a formally qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Finance Director / CFO with demonstrated experience in the below

- Experience gained within dynamic entrepreneurial private business Ideally £50m-£500m

- Private Equity / VC or Private Family Office Experience

- Strong experience gained around M&A, DD both Buy & Sale

- Comfortable working within a group of diverse / broad business interests

- Group Accounting experience ideally with sound technical grounding

- First Class Interpersonal and Communication skills willing to challenge Investment Director and BU Finance Directors / MD on performance.

In return a competitive six Figure basic salary can be offered coupled with extensive benefits, bonus earning potential and LTIP can be offered with this role.

This is a permanent position with some requirement to travel across London & Midlands to a portfolio of group but still affording a high level of autonomy to manage your own diary.