Chief Financial Officer

Job Title : Chief Financial Officer – U.S. Operations

Location : Fort Worth, Texas

Reports To : Group CFO & Divisional Leadership

Employment Type : Full-time

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial management of our U.S. subsidiaries and serve as a trusted business partner to divisional Managing Directors. This role is pivotal in driving growth, ensuring financial discipline, and delivering timely, accurate insights. The CFO will act as the primary financial interface between U.S. operations and Group Finance in the UK, with responsibility for robust reporting, governance, internal controls, and commercial finance across all U.S. entities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

Partner with business unit leaders to enhance operational performance and enforce financial accountability.

Lead and develop finance teams across U.S. subsidiaries.

Support strategic initiatives, including potential M&A, in collaboration with Group Finance.

Group Interface & Reporting

Serve as the principal liaison between U.S. subsidiaries and Group Finance.

Deliver timely, accurate monthly management reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Ensure alignment of U.S. financial reporting with Group policies and IFRS-based standards.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Analysis

Lead the annual budgeting process in coordination with Group Finance.

Support divisional leadership in long‑term strategic planning.

Implement rigorous cost control frameworks and ensure adherence to budgets.

Collaborate on cost savings initiatives, including group‑level procurement.

Conduct financial analysis, scenario planning, and performance monitoring to guide decision‑making.

Identify risks and opportunities while providing actionable insights to U.S. and Group leadership.

Audit & Compliance

Oversee annual audits and coordinate with external auditors.

Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS (for group accounts), tax regulations, and local statutory requirements.

Financial Controls & Procedures

Maintain and enhance internal control and governance frameworks across U.S. operations.

Treasury & Banking

Manage treasury operations, credit lines, intercompany funding, and cashflow forecasting.

Maintain strong relationships with U.S. banks and financial institutions.

Ensure compliance with loan covenants and reporting obligations.

Insurance & Risk Management

Oversee all U.S. insurance programs, including renewals, claims, and coverage adequacy.

Implement and monitor risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

CPA or equivalent professional financial qualification preferred.

Minimum 10 years of senior financial leadership in U.S.-based operations.

Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP and IFRS reporting standards.

Proven experience in FP&A, cost control, and budgeting.

Demonstrated success working with corporate finance and cross‑border operations.

Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

High integrity, strong sense of ownership, and self‑motivation.

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