ABOUT ME

I am a commercially astute Chief Financial Officer with over twenty years of board level leadership experience across group and multi entity environments. My career has been defined by combining strong financial stewardship with strategic insight, enabling businesses to grow sustainably while maintaining disciplined governance and control.

I have led organisations with turnovers in the region of £15 to £20 million, delivering consistent profitability within competitive and often high risk sectors. My experience includes management buyouts, refinancing, treasury management, international expansion and steering businesses through economic cycles with resilience and clarity.

Beyond finance, I have worked closely with boards and senior leadership teams to shape long term strategy, improve operational performance and strengthen organisational structures. I am equally comfortable driving strategic vision and ensuring robust day to day financial management.

LOOKING FOR

I am seeking a Chief Financial Officer position with a salary expectation in the region of £120,000 + per annum.

I am particularly interested in ambitious organisations that value strategic financial leadership, strong governance and commercial partnership at board level. I bring experience in both growth environments and complex restructuring situations, offering steady leadership and informed decision making.

IMPORTANT TO ME

Integrity, transparency and accountability are fundamental to how I lead. I believe the CFO role should extend beyond reporting, acting as a true strategic partner to the CEO and board while safeguarding financial stability and compliance.

I value open communication, collaborative leadership and building finance functions that add measurable value across the business.

INTERESTS

I am motivated by strategic challenge, including acquisition activity, funding negotiations, international operations and performance optimisation. Strengthening governance frameworks and creating scalable financial infrastructures are areas I find particularly rewarding.

I am also committed to developing strong teams and mentoring future leaders within the finance function.

SKILLS

• Board level financial leadership
• Strategic planning and financial modelling
• Management buyouts and funding negotiations
• Treasury management and refinancing
• Governance, compliance and audit oversight
• International subsidiary management
• Performance improvement and cost optimisation
• Stakeholder, investor and banking relationships
• Organisational restructuring and change leadership

WORKING PREFERENCES

• 3 months notice (mat be negotiable)
• Salary expectations Circa £120,000+ per annum
• I work best in environments where ambition is matched with disciplined execution. I bring calm, experienced leadership, commercial awareness and the ability to balance growth aspirations with prudent financial management.

If you are interested in this candidate, please get in touch with the team at Debbie Burbage Recruitment by emailing debbie@debbieburbage.co.uk