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Thistle Seafoods has been providing innovative, frozen & chilled seafood products for nearly 70 years. They are one of the largest family owned manufacturers of quality seafood products in Europe, supplying outstanding products at every price point to leading retail and food service customers within the UK, Europe, USA, Canada and Australia.
In 2024, the business achieved revenues of £160m and is on target to increase this to £180m in 2025, with ambitions to break the £200m barrier in the coming years. The company employs around 800 dedicated and loyal staff.
Following significant growth, the business is now looking for a commercial Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will add significant value to strategic decision making, deliver major change projects, support M&A activity and operate as a genuine business partner to the CEO to drive the business forward into new markets and to greater success.
The role has the following distinct elements:
* To provide high level strategic input and challenge to the Board to support the development and execution of the company strategy. This includes areas such as the identification and delivery of new commercial opportunities, the management of capital expenditure projects and conducting the due diligence and integration of future acquisitions.
* Relationship management with the Board, Senior Leadership team, key stakeholders, and external advisors and partners.
* Working as part of a small and collegiate Executive team, with significant responsibility for the delivery of the financial strategy and the ability to react quickly to a range of business requirements as they arise.
* The continuing development of a ‘best in class’ finance structure that is fit for purpose as the business grows and develops. This involves the establishment of a robust financial platform covering all aspects of systems (including the implementation of a new ERP platform), processes and management information to drive more data led decision making.
* The ‘day job’ of the CFO, including financial reporting and control, budgeting, commercial decision support, cash and treasury management, corporate governance, business partnering and the management and ongoing development of the finance team.
This role requires a seasoned CFO who has a proven track record of success in similar roles and a firm understanding of the dynamics of working for a global business with an impressive client base which has significant ambitions for the future.
Candidates with strong backgrounds in FMCG or related industries, alongside experience of having worked within a family-owned or corporate organisation, will be highly regarded.
On offer is a highly attractive base salary and wider financial package. If interested in a confidential discussion, please apply or contact our retained advisor, Mark Lewis at .
Any applications or third party introductions to Thistle Seafoods will be forwarded on to Livingston James for consideration.
Thistle Seafoods is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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