A high-growth and innovative software company is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive financial strategy, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. This is a pivotal role within a scaling business, requiring a commercially astute leader with a proven track record in technology, SaaS, or software-driven industries.As CFO, you will work closely with the CEO, Board, and investors, leading on financial planning, M&A, fundraising, and risk management. You will oversee the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls while providing strategic insight to support international expansion and commercial growth.Key Responsibilities:
Shape and execute financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.Lead fundraising and investor relations, working with venture capital, private equity, and institutional investors.Drive M&A activity, including due diligence, integration, and financial modelling.Provide strategic financial insights to guide decision-making at Board level.Strengthen financial governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and cash flow management to support scalability.Build and develop a high-performing finance team, embedding best practices and operational efficiency.
Skills & Experience:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.Extensive leadership experience in a software, SaaS, or technology-driven business.Strong expertise in fundraising, M&A, and investor relations.Proven success in scaling businesses, managing financial risk, and driving commercial growth.Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at Board level.Agile and hands-on leader, capable of thriving in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.....Read more...
Responsibilities
To perform all aspects of kitchen duties as directed by the cook or person in charge.
Comply with Health and Safety and Hygiene Regulations and catering policies/procedures.
Take part in the on-going training plan.
Attend and contribute to regularly held staff meetings, in order to ensure good communication and development of home environment.
As and when directed by the cook, take part in the preparation, cooking and presentation of all food in accordance with current legislation, procedures and guidelines.
Where appropriate, assume the duties and responsibilities of the cook when required, and/or carry out duties at the request of the management team.
Ensure compliance with the Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, Policies and Procedures
To implement the principles of the Equal Opportunity Policy whilst carrying out the above duties.
To adhere to Health and Safety legislation / relevant policies and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts / omissions.
To implement the principles of the Environment Policy while carrying out the above duties.
To report without delay any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate safeguarding officer.
Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by the Chief Officer from time to time.
Essential
Enhanced DBS
Previous kitchen / catering experience
An understanding of the needs of older people
Ability to assist in all areas of the kitchen to achieve the required standards
Be able to use own initiative in the day to day running of the kitchen
Be able to work under pressure
Good communication skills
Good recording skills
Reliable
Patient and tolerant
Approachable manner
Team player
Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate
Ability to be flexible in order to meet service needs
If interested, please submit CV and call Varsha on 02036913890 between 9am to 5pm (Mon to fri)....Read more...
Purpose of the role
To be responsible for implementing the business partnering function for the specified service area. The role is pivotal in providing strategic support in all aspects of financial advice for the service. They will act as a partner with the service leadership teams to develop, constructively challenge and support service plans and project delivery and take responsibility for managing and reporting on operational performance for the business partnering team.
Assess situations from a commercial, business or finance perspective; provide appropriate financial advice to support complex business decisions. Business Partners will work closely with all stakeholders to ensure best use of limited financial resources, providing the strategic financial insight, intelligence and support needed.
Respond to government and professional consultations, implementation of best practice models and any other such requirements.
Provide an effective Business Partnering function and to contribute to the development of the policies, activities and service improvements required to deliver the function.
The post holder will have a body of theoretical and practical knowledge.
Provide advice and support which demonstrates depth of knowledge, expertise and customer focus and be responsible for the provision of revenue monitoring, capital monitoring, budget setting (revenue and capital), MTFS setting, closure of accounts.
Responsibilities
To proactively lead the financial advice and support to the defined service area particularly with reference to revenue and capital monitoring including delivering savings, and the budget setting and closure of accounts processes.
To ensure that financial information is relevant and balanced and is received by decision-takers at the appropriate level.
To ensure that financial data analytics are used where appropriate to better inform budget monitoring and longer term financial planning.
To work with services to ensure the accuracy of information input to systems and proper responses to system outputs.
To regularly spend time in the designated service to become an integral part of the management team within the service area and to develop and maintain a detailed understanding of the service area being supported.
Ensure managers within the service areas supported receive the financial management training required to be effective in their roles and are aware of Financial Regulations (in particular the responsibilities of the Director and budget holders/managers) and requirements for obtaining the necessary approval prior to taking decisions.
Continually review, update and report on quantified financial risks and opportunities in the delivery unit or commissioning area supported, advising how the risks can be mitigated and the opportunities exploited.
To advise the Heads of Finance Business Partnering of any matters that should be referred to the Chief Financial Officer in their S151 role on funding, financial management and accounting requirements in respect of the portfolio of services which the postholder has responsibility for.
Working closely with the Heads of Finance Business Partnering to contribute towards the development of the Integra Financial Management System working with the designated service areas and the team responsible for the maintenance and development of Integra to drive improvements forward.
To lead, manage and motivate staff through excellent communication, professional guidance, support and development in accordance with the policies and procedures.
To be customer-focused and to develop self-service underpinned by reducing finance support.
To provide advice and support to Members, management board, directors and deputy directors on the full range of issues within the scope of the job. To ensure effective financial support to programmes and projects.
To undertake any other tasks, duties and responsibilities as directed and appropriate to the grade and role of the post.
Deputise for the Head of Finance Business Partnering as required.
Essential
Qualified CCAB Accountant or Equivalent Relevant Finance Qualification.
Participation in Continuing Professional Development.
Accounting and budgetary experience, sound knowledge of local government finance framework, accounting principles and standards, statutory requirements and relevant codes of practice.
Knowledge of the major issues facing local government, understanding of the national policy context, requirements and future direction for local authorities.
Good interpersonal and communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences both horizontally and vertically, financial and non-financial, throughout the organization.
Sound knowledge of accounting principles and standards Experience of attending Member Committees and/or other corporate/board meetings.
Staff management experience with the ability to lead and develop a team.
Relevant service accounting experience.
Experience of delivery of change programmes.
Ability to work and deliver on projects in a pressurised environment as well as the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.
Ability to work effectively in a political environment and establish positive relationships with senior managers, staff, external partners and interest groups in a way that establishes confidence, credibility and trust.
Ability to fully utilise standard Microsoft Office products.
Desirable
Experience of financial appraisals, modelling techniques, development of business cases.
Location: Bexleyheath
Hours per week: 36 hours per week....Read more...
