We are seeking a highly skilled and commercially minded Divisional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on behalf of our portfolio company, BuyGoods.
The position requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively in a remote environment, and proven experience in financial and management accounting, budgeting, cash flow management, and commercial analysis.
Why Join BuyGoods
BuyGoods is a fast-growing, global company at the intersection of fintech, e-commerce, and affiliate marketing. Joining the team means becoming part of a performance-driven environment where innovation, ownership, and collaboration are valued. The Divisional CFO will have the opportunity to shape financial strategy, influence business direction, and play a key role in driving the continued success of a profitable, international organization.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with the CEO to proactively define and deliver the management information needed to effectively run the business.
* Provide financial assessments and scenario analysis for strategic and operational decisions.
* Act as a trusted advisor, identifying risks, opportunities, and improvements to support sustainable growth and profitability.
* Oversee the preparation of timely, accurate, and relevant management and financial information.
* Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning, ensuring robust financial discipline.
* Implement and monitor risk management frameworks, including financial, operational, and compliance risks.
* Enhance internal controls, including approvals, authority levels, and process compliance.
* Ensure compliance with group reporting requirements and external statutory obligations.
* Review end-to-end financial and operational processes, from information flows to approvals and transaction processing.
* Proactively identify and implement improvements to process efficiency and controls.
* Leverage technology and automation within the proprietary sales and back-end platform where possible.
* Manage, mentor, and develop a finance team of at least direct reports.
* Set and monitor KPIs for the finance function, ensuring delivery of high performance.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
* Minimum 10 years' post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years in senior finance leadership.
* Strong knowledge of both financial accounting and management accounting.
* Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and scenario analysis.
* Demonstrated ability to improve processes, controls, and information flows.
* Track record of working closely with commercial teams and influencing decision-making.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to manage upwards and across functions.
* Commercially aware, with experience in transaction-heavy, high-volume businesses.
* Comfortable managing remote teams and operating effectively in a distributed environment.
* Previous divisional or group CFO experience.
* Exposure to technology-driven sales and processing platforms.
* Experience in businesses with SKU complexity and large transaction volumes.
* Proactive, self-starter with the ability to take initiative and drive change.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
* Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
* Able to balance detail with big-picture thinking.
* Natural leader who inspires and builds confidence in others.
What we offer
* Competitive compensation, annual incentives, and ongoing performance bonuses
* A dynamic, people-first environment that values innovation, leadership development, and open communication.
* The opportunity to create a lasting legacy by transforming operator businesses into professionally managed, high-performance teams.
* Full remote flexibility: This position is 100% remote, empowering you to lead and collaborate from anywhere in the world.