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About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on, commercial Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO. This role encompasses Finance, IT and systems, legal and risk, HR oversight, and the internal operations of the business. The ideal candidate will understand the financial complexities of a product-based business, including inventory, landed costs, multi-entity reporting, and VAT, and will drive clarity, control, and modern systems as we grow.

Responsibilities

Own the financial strategy, planning, forecasting and scenario modelling that support our growth plans.
Act as a trusted, constructive challenger to the CEO and SLT on commercial decisions, pricing and investment.
Lead treasury, banking relationships and capital structure.
Partner with the Head of Procurement on inventory, landed cost, working capital and margin.
Evaluate new business opportunities and strategic partnerships where relevant.
Oversee financial reporting across our UK, EU and Hong Kong entities.
Maintain strong financial controls, compliance and audit readiness.
Deliver clear, actionable management reporting to budget holders on a predictable cycle.
Drive cost and margin improvement across the business, not just within Finance.
Lead audits, board reporting and investor communications.
Own the systems and IT strategy, moving from disjointed tools to integrated, scalable systems.
Get the most from Business Central and Power BI, automating reporting and finance processes.
Oversee IT, working with our internal IT support and external technical advisers.
Ensure technology governance and compliance, including GDPR and PCI DSS.
Make sure every significant technology investment has a clear cost and business case before commitment.
Oversee facilities, leases and the group insurance programme.
Own legal, risk and company secretarial matters across the Group.
Provide oversight of HR, supported by our in-house HR lead and external HR advisers, ensuring people processes are professional and compliant.
Lead and develop the finance team, building a well-documented, efficient function.

Requirements

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Experience as a CFO or Finance Director, or senior finance leadership experience with a full understanding of what the role involves.
Proven experience in a physical product business, ideally involving Far Eastern manufacturing, international distribution and multiple sales channels.
Experience managing multi-entity, international reporting.
Experience overseeing IT, systems and HR alongside Finance.
Comfortable directing and holding external technical advisers to account, without needing to be a technologist yourself.
Strong ERP experience, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a comparable mid-market ERP.
A track record of using automation, process improvement and technology to make finance faster and more efficient.
Experienced in the use of and experimentation with AI as a copilot, also driving AI efficiencies within a team.
Dedicated to building a strong culture within your team, and the business.
Commercially sharp, with a genuine interest in how a business like ours makes money and where it can improve.
Ownership-driven - you take responsibility and follow through.
Focused and disciplined, with a clear sense of your remit and how to deliver it well.
Calm and constructive - comfortable challenging, always with respect.
A self-driven learner who keeps up with new tools, software and ways of working.
Equally comfortable with long-term strategy and day-to-day detail.

Skills

Financial strategy
Planning
Forecasting
Scenario modelling
Treasury
Banking relationships
Capital structure
Inventory management
Landed cost management
Working capital management
Margin analysis
Business development
Strategic partnerships
Financial reporting
Financial controls
Compliance
Audit readiness
Management reporting
Cost improvement
Margin improvement
Audits
Board reporting
Investor communications
Systems strategy
IT strategy
ERP implementation
Business intelligence (Power BI)
Process automation
Finance process improvement
IT oversight
Technology governance
GDPR compliance
PCI DSS compliance
Business case development
Facilities management
Lease management
Insurance programme management
Legal matters
Risk management
Company secretarial matters
HR oversight
People process management
Team leadership
Team development
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
AI as a copilot
AI efficiencies

Location

London (preferred, hybrid)
Remote (candidates further afield within similar time zone with travel to London Bridge HQ)

Work Type

Full-time
Permanent
Hybrid

Experience Level

CFO or Finance Director experience
Senior finance leadership experience
Experience in a physical product business
Experience managing multi-entity, international reporting
Experience overseeing IT, systems and HR alongside Finance
Strong ERP experience
Experience with automation and process improvement
Experience with AI

Education Level

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary based on experience

Benefits

Subsidised private healthcare (50:50 contribution)
Annual wellness benefit pot covering 50% of life-enriching activities
Annual life-enhancement training allowance
24/7 GP and Mental Health assistance
Charity volunteer days - 3 per year
4pm finish on the last Friday of every month
Regular socials
Annual team trips
50% off gigs and festivals
Profit share scheme
Colleague suggestion scheme

About the Company

Cambridge Audio is a resolutely independent and authentic global audio company.
Our mission is to make top-tier sound accessible.
We have over 50 years of experience in designing award-winning products including headphones, lifestyle audio, and premium hi-fi.
We also own StreamMagic, our music streaming platform, and Melomania, a music venue and bar.
We are entering a new phase of growth, targeting 40% revenue growth by FY29, driven by a major new product category.
Work at Cambridge Audio is passionate, fun, and focused on skill and career development.
Our culture is driven by a shared love for music and a commitment to exceptional products and customer experience.
Core values include: Made By Music, Pride in our product and service, Embrace the culture (Integrity, Innovation, Energy, Openness, Teamwork, Diversity, Flexibility, Fun, Music), and Make an impact.

Equal Opportunity

Cambridge Audio is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
We offer adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.