Chief Financial Officer

CAA UK is recruiting a Chief Financial Officer to succeed the current CFO who is planning to retire. The role reports to CACI UK’s CEO, Tracy Weir. The primary focus of the role is financial operations and reporting. However, as one of our most senior leaders, you will work alongside the CEO to drive our growth strategy, with a view to doubling the size of the UK business in the next 3-4 years. We have had a long history of successful growth, both organic and through acquisition.

You will be part of the CACI Executive Leadership team, shaping the strategy for the entire UK business and functioning as a business adviser and partner to the CEO on a variety of issues. We turn over £250m in the UK, delivering healthy profits and cash generation. We are wholly owned by CACI Inc, a Fortune 500 company with revenue in excess of $8.5bn. CACI Inc in the US provides services to the US Government, whereas the UK operation has 1000+ customers, most of whom are commercial. Consequently, the UK business has a high level of autonomy.

As you might expect the CFO works closely with our US Finance team. There has never been a more interesting time to join CACI UK. We are undergoing a significant transformation under an overarching business theme ‘One CACI’. This fosters a culture of collaborative working and sharing of expertise across our diverse business, enabling us to service our clients effectively, drive growth, and make CACI a great place to work for everyone. Our US parent is fully supportive of our growth ambition and has allocated capital for organic and inorganic growth opportunities. We have an internal M&A team to support a successful acquisition strategy which is a key part of the CFO’s organisation. We have acquired three businesses in the past two years.

Who is CACI UK? CAI UK’s vision is to build data and technology solutions for tomorrow’s world and the people who live in it. Headquartered in London, we’re driving transformative solutions using the power of specialists, data and technology; reimagining what’s possible to create significant changes for organisations, businesses, communities – with a global reach. As part of the wider CACI UK team you will join 1,700 people delivering to more than 50 markets globally. We present our specialist skills to the market in four high level areas:

• Digital Experience and Transformation
• Operations
• Systems
• Redefining Technology

Our expertise spans industries from retail and finance to public sector and transport – delivering intelligent solutions that drive progress and create measurable impact. Whether it’s market intelligence, customer marketing, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, critical national infrastructure or data management, our approach is always tailored to the needs of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

As Chief Finance Officer, you will have a broad set of responsibilities including the management of the financial operations of the UK business and its subsidiaries, CACI BV (Netherlands) and CACI India. The CFO oversees all financial activity and ensures compliance with US, UK, NL and India financial regulations. This includes revenue management, financial planning, forecasting and reporting, cash management, analysing the company’s financial position and proposing corrective actions, as required.

Responsibilities include:

• Financial Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company's growth and profitability.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of all monthly management and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and UK financial regulations. Develop the preparation of appropriate management information to support operations performance and business development.
• Accounting Records: Maintain oversight of all transaction processing including revenue recognition and billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, expenses and close processes.
• Budget Management: Lead the budgeting process, including forecasting and variance analysis.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage financial risks, including currency exchange risks and compliance with international financial regulations.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage the company's cash flow to ensure liquidity and operational efficiency.
• Tax Management: Ensure compliance with all appropriate tax legislation in conjunction with our external tax advisors and US tax director.
• Systems Management: Ensure all financial systems are adequate and appropriate to support the business requirements and are maintained appropriately.
• Investment Oversight: Evaluate and manage investments, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals as well as delivering on commitments.
• Stakeholder Relations: Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including CACI Inc, internal and external auditors, and regulatory bodies. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Team Leadership & Succession Planning: Lead and develop the Finance team (30), fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Put plans in place for succession and create development plans for individuals.
• CAI UK Leadership team: Actively participate in ongoing CACI UK strategy, contributing to overall business planning, ensuring our decision making supports our overall business goals.
• Management of Acquisitions: Oversee all acquisition activity ensuring any investment/divestment is aligned to the strategic goals of the business and will have a positive impact on business performance. VP of Acquisitions is a direct report.
• Management of Legal: Oversee all legal activity ensuring the team is appropriately qualified and resourced to support the legal needs of the organisation. The VP and Chief Legal Officer is a direct report.

Skills and experience

• Qualified accountant, with extensive (10 years +) PQE in complex, ideally US environment.
• Proven business leader with strong commercial and strategic planning skills.
• Deep knowledge of technology businesses, working with client organisations providing consultancy and delivery services.
• International financial management expertise and thorough understanding of US GAAP and UK accounting standards.
• Extensive revenue recognition knowledge, including for software products.
• Proven team management skills.
• Must be a UK national and eligible for security clearance. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance, Technology, Information and Media