Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to help shape and deliver its European growth strategy, advising senior leadership on business priorities, investment decisions, acquisitions, and capital projects. The CFO will lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, cash and working-capital management, and financial controls across multiple operations. The role also includes supporting acquisition integration, strengthening commercial and operational performance, and overseeing finance systems, reporting capabilities, IT strategy, and cyber-risk management. The CFO will develop the finance team and work closely with leaders across the business to support growth and accountability. Candidates must be qualified accountants (CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with senior finance leadership experience in complex manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or defence environments. They should bring strong operational finance expertise, including manufacturing economics, costing, inventory, margins, and capital investment, alongside experience in planning, reporting, cash management, controls, statutory reporting, and audit. The role requires experience partnering with senior executives, leading teams, overseeing IT or cybersecurity, and contributing to M&A activity such as due diligence, transaction support, or integration. Clear communication and the ability to work at both strategic and detailed levels are essential; experience with US GAAP, SOX, international operations, finance transformation, or ERP initiatives is advantageous.