Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Roots Allotments; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Bristol seeks a strategic financial leader to guide financial operations and growth from 20 to 1000 sites globally. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in finance, preferably in high-growth businesses, and a deep commitment to sustainability and community. This role offers competitive benefits, including equity participation, a wellness allowance, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Equity participation in ROOTS

Free allotment patch at any ROOTS site

£500 annual wellness allowance

Unlimited fresh vegetables from our sites

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post-qualification experience in finance.
• Experience in scaling high-growth businesses.
• Passion for sustainability and community-building.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with our 2033 mission.
• Oversee all financial operations, reporting, and compliance.
• Lead fundraising efforts and investor relations.
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team.
• Partner with leadership on strategic decisions.

Skills

Financial strategy development

Team leadership

Communication

Understanding of B Corp metrics

Fundraising efforts

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Lead our financial strategy as we scale from 20 to 1000 sites globally. You'll be the financial backbone of the No Dig Revolution, ensuring sustainable growth while staying true to our mission.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with our 2033 mission
• Oversee all financial operations, reporting, and compliance
• Lead fundraising efforts and investor relations
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team
• Partner with leadership on strategic decisions and growth initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 10+ years post-qualification experience
• Experience scaling a high-growth business, ideally in agriculture, social enterprise, or subscription models
• Strong understanding of B Corp and mission-driven business metrics
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate numbers into narrative
• Passion for sustainability and community-building

The Harvest (Benefits)

• Equity participation in ROOTS
• Free allotment patch at any ROOTS site
• £500 annual wellness allowance
• Unlimited fresh vegetables from our sites
• Flexible working arrangements

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