Job Title:
Financial Strategist
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About the Role:
CPL are working with a leading e Commerce Company who is in the process of hiring an experienced Financial Strategist to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate.
The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations and strategic planning of the business, managing a small finance team. They will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company, ensuring financial health, accuracy, and alignment with business objectives.
You will collaborate closely with the CEO to make key business decisions and act as a key driver in our growth and success.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Financial Leadership: Work closely with the CEO and leadership team to set financial goals, define business strategy, and drive long-term growth initiatives.
* Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes.
* Provide data-driven insights, scenario modelling and recommendations to improve profitability, cash flow, and business performance.
* Operations & Financial Oversight: Manage day-to-day financial operations, including all operational costs as well as accounting, cash management, financial reporting, and compliance.
* Team Leadership: Lead and build a high-performing finance team.
* Provide guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities for staff.
* Business Partnerships: Partner with other departments (e.g Marketing, IT, Operations) to ensure alignment of financial targets with business goals and operational strategies.
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Requirements:
This position requires a Qualified Accountant - minimum 3 years in a Financial Controller role. Proven experience as a FC, ideally in a small to medium sized business in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.
Skilled in modern accounting and CRM / ERP systems with data visualisation experience an advantage.
Experienced in working capital and cash flow management Strong financial accounting and key metrics skills Experience developing and managing a highly efficient finance team Commercially astute with a strategic mind-set with the ability to analyse complex financial data and translate it into actionable business insights.
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What We Offer:
This is a unique, hands-on opportunity to shape and lead the financial strategy of an exciting, fast-growing company.
A dynamic team that is passionate about scaling the business and achieving big things.
An attractive compensation package with performance-based incentives, health and pension benefits and an equity incentive.