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FD Capital Recruitment Ltd is registered at Companies House (no. 13329383) and has been providing CFOs and Finance Directors since 2018 and is operated by an ICAEW-registered practice. Our founder Adrian Lawrence FCA holds an ICAEW practising certificate.
Position title
Turnaround Consultant - Cambridge
Description
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Turnaround Consultant to work closely with our CEO and CFO during a critical transitional phase. The ideal candidate will have extensive global experience in larger, compliance-focused corporations, with expertise in PLC-like reporting and shareholder management.
This role involves conducting a comprehensive assessment and providing ongoing support based on the recommendations. Additionally, the consultant will play a pivotal role in capturing and transferring knowledge before the CFO's departure in May.
This is an interim role based in Cambridge
Responsibilities
- Assessment and Recommendation: Conduct a thorough evaluation of our current processes and systems. Validate findings and present actionable recommendations to the CEO and CFO.
- Ongoing Support: Provide ongoing support and advice based on the recommendations made during the assessment phase.
- Knowledge Capture/Transfer: Assist in capturing and transferring crucial knowledge before the CFO's departure.
- Global Operations: Show flexibility and willingness to travel to our global offices as needed.
- Shareholder Management: Demonstrate strong shareholder management skills with the ability to present comfortably to senior stakeholders and conduct business reviews.
- CEO Rapport and Influence: Build a strong rapport with the new CEO and provide advice and influence when necessary.
- Recruitment Assistance: Assist in interviewing for a new CFO and advise on potential candidate introductions.
- Team Leadership: Provide continuity and motivation to the existing team amidst organizational changes.
- System and Process Improvements: Embed and improve systems and processes, with a focus on enhancing our operations in the U.S.
Qualifications
- Proven turnaround experience, preferably at the executive level.
- Extensive global experience in a larger, compliance-driven corporation.
- Strong skills in shareholder management and executive presentation.
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport with high-level executives and influence decision-making.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required.
- Proven track record of leading teams through transitional periods.
- Experience in system and process improvements, particularly in the U.S. context.
Job Benefits
Great day rate
Contacts
FD Capital are a leading FD and CFO Recruiter for the Cambridge area.
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Employment Type
Temporary
Beginning of employment
1st February 2024
Duration of employment
6 months
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Job Location
Cambridge
Working Hours
9-5
Base Salary
£700-£750 Per day
Date posted
January 18, 2024
Valid through
February 29, 2024
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Adrian Lawrence FCA is the founder of FD Capital and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). He holds a BSc from Queen Mary College, University of London, and has over 25 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant and finance leader working with private, PE-backed and owner-managed businesses across the UK. He founded FD Capital to connect growing businesses with the Finance Directors and CFOs they need to scale — and personally interviews candidates for senior finance appointments.
