Our client is a well established and growing food manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. As they continue to scale, they are seeking a Part Time Chief Financial Officer to join their leadership team in a hands on capacity, working three days per week.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a pivotal opportunity for a commercially astute, detail driven CFO who enjoys being embedded in the day to day operations of a fast paced manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for leading all financial functions, ensuring rigorous cash flow forecasting, production accounting, and delivering strategic insights to drive performance. A background in manufacturing will be highly regarded.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage end to end cash flow including daily tracking of inflows and outflows and preparation of 12 month forecasts
- Lead financial reporting, budgeting using zero based methods, forecasting and financial modelling
- Maintain and improve the SAP Business One system including production accounting functions
- Build and activate accurate Bills of Materials and lead price and usage variance analysis
- Support strategies to manage operational wastage, giveaways and accidental losses
- Develop and implement policies, procedures and process improvements that add value
- Provide strategic and operational financial advice to the Directors and Management Team
- Ensure compliance with tax legislation, financial standards and risk management frameworks
- Mentor, train and delegate effectively within a small finance team
- CA or CPA qualified with substantial experience as a senior finance leader or CFO
- Demonstrated experience in manufacturing with a strong grasp of production cost drivers
- Expertise in SAP Business One and advanced Excel skills including financial modelling
- Familiarity with HR3 payroll system is advantageous
- Experience in ERP implementation or optimisation
- Deep knowledge of production costing, Bills of Materials and variance reporting
- Exceptional skills in cash flow management and financial control
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills
- A hands on approach, high integrity and the ability to work closely with owners and senior leaders
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a passionate ownership team in a business where you can truly influence outcomes. The role offers genuine flexibility with a three day work week while giving you scope to drive performance and lead operational improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
