Kersia UK
Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Financial Officer (UK & Ireland)
Kersia
Bury – Lancashire
Competitve Salary
Kersia is a global leader in biosecurity and food safety, delivering innovative solutions that protect the entire food supply chain - from farm to fork. Operating internationally and partnering with organisations across agriculture, food and beverage and food service, Kersia is committed to creating a safer, more sustainable world through science-led innovation and operational excellence. Kersia UK comprises three legal entities: Holchem Laboratories, Quat-Chem Limited and Kilco (International) Limited.
We are now seeking a Chief Financial Officer (UK & Ireland) to join the business at a pivotal stage of growth and transformation.
The Opportunity
This is a highly visible and strategic leadership role, partnering closely with the UK Managing Director and Kersia Group CFO. As a key member of the UK Executive Team, the CFO will play a critical role in shaping business strategy, driving financial performance, and ensuring robust governance across the UK & Ireland operations.
The successful candidate will combine strong financial stewardship with commercial acumen, enabling the business to make informed, data-driven decisions while supporting continued growth and value creation.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead all financial activities across the UK & Ireland region
- Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and long-term strategic modelling
- Ensure accuracy, transparency, and integrity of financial reporting and controls
- Partner with the Executive Team to optimise business performance and profitability
- Manage cash flow, working capital and capital allocation
- Provide strategic insight and challenge to support business decision-making
- Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
- Oversee compliance with statutory, regulatory and group requirements
- Manage relationships with auditors, banks and external advisors
- Support M&A activity and lead financial integration workstreams
- Prepare the business for potential investor scrutiny and exit scenarios
About You
- Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance leader within a complex, multi-entity environment
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Experience operating in an international business environment
- Track record of delivering performance in a private equity or investor-driven setting
- Deep understanding of financial controls, reporting and governance
- Ability to lead, develop and inspire teams
- Degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline (MBA preferred)
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Why Join Kersia?
This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven, international organisation at the forefront of food safety. You will play a key role in shaping the future of the UK & Ireland business while contributing to Kersia’s global mission to “invent a food safe world.”
Please contact our advisors at Berwick Partners for more detail on this opportunity. Berwick Partners are exclusively partnering with Kersia to deliver this CFO appointment.
Ashley Crich – Partner and Head of Financial Leadership Practice
Ashley.crich@berwickpartners.co.uk
Ardiana Hashani – Lead Researcher
Ardiana.hashani@berwickpartners.co.uk
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