Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
As Interim Chief Financial Officer, you will serve as a strategic partner to the Interim CE and Board of Directors, driving the financial performance and long-term sustainability of The Kennel Club. This role demands a forward-thinking leader with the ability to balance high-level strategy with operational excellence. You will play a leading role in the development and implementation of the growth strategy for The Kennel Club. Providing in-depth and insightful analysis ensuring evidence-based decision making.
What the role involves:
* Overseeing all financial operations and direct corporate financial planning and structure.
* Coordinate, analyse, and report the financial performance to Management and Board of Directors (financial performance, projections, and other special projects as required).
* Prepare short and long-term financial forecasts of financial performance for use with internal management and external parties.
* Oversight of the audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with outside audit firms, and review firms' performance.
* Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting and administrative policies and procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities including financial accounting and reporting.
* Oversee and own the budget process and guide cross-functional teams in creating, maintaining, and reporting against financial goals.
The ideal candidate will have:
* A strong background in finance and accounting, proven leadership abilities, and the ability to thrive in a challenging environment.
* Qualified accountant with proven experience in changing environments.
* Extensive experience in a previous Financial Director or CFO role.
* Strong understanding of Finance and performance management principles.
* Excellent knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices.
* Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting.
* Experience in implementing accounting and financial software.
* Strong analytical, presentation and influencing skills at a senior/board level.
Job Details:
Length: 6 Months
Type: Fixed Term Contract - Full Time
Location: London/Hybrid (2 days a week in our London office)
Salary: Circa £100,000+ (dependant on experience)
Closing date: 6 January 2025 (Please be advised that the role may close earlier than advertised)
Please be advised that if you are a member of The Kennel Club and are successful in your application you will be required to relinquish your membership.
If you are a visionary financial leader with a passion for driving success, we would love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below #J-18808-Ljbffr