Chief Financial Officer

Salary: Negotiable + bonus + EMI Options + Benefits

Glasgow City (Office/Hybrid)

Are you ready to be the co-conspirator with the CEO to turn his vision into reality? Neil Lapping, the entrepreneurial founder and CEO of Macs Adventure has a clear purpose of changing the way people travel by creating #macsmoments for over 100,000 people over the next 5 years.

He is looking for a successful CFO/senior financial leader to be his enabler and partner to deliver enterprise value, doubling the size of the business through strategic vision/planning, excellence in financial management, data-driven decision making, and innovative technological solutions.

Experienced in helping businesses scale, you’ll have delivered EBITDA improvement, maximised returns on assets, driven operational excellence through systems and process improvements, and are adept at discerning the art of the possible. Your experience in commercial finance ensures you bring a strategic point of view for the business, as both a business leader and a key member of the executive team.

This is a pivotal role for someone looking to match their career trajectory with the growth of Macs Adventure, driving financial health, operational success, and long-term growth.

About Macs Adventure

We’re a founder-led, rapidly scaling, adventure tour operator on a mission to be the leading global brand in self-guided, active travel.

With over 20 years’ experience in active travel, we welcome over 30,000 customers on over 600 walking and cycling trips to destinations around the world. We employ over 180 people across the UK, US and Germany who share our purpose of creating #macsmoments by leading, advocating & enabling self-guided, active travel as a positive force for people and planet.

In November 2024, we proudly achieved B Corp certification, marking a significant milestone in our journey toward sustainable, values-driven growth.

Our Culture

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking business with a bold vision for the future, and our culture reflects these ambitions. We’re an action-oriented, fast-paced organisation and we like to have fun along the way. We’re looking for people who can grow with Macs and join us on our journey. It’s not the easy route and we’re looking for people who enjoy challenges, love learning, want to make an impact and align with our core values:

• Love the journey: A Macs trip is all about the journey, not the destination. We are all believers in Macs’ unique brand of self-guided, active travel and shout about it. As more travellers convert to the Macs Way, we accept our business will grow and change. We welcome new connections and embrace to new opportunities. Carpe diem!
• Take a different path: We’re not different for different’ s sake; but we won’t succeed if we’re just the same as everyone else. We devise creative solutions to problems, find new ways of doing things, and trust colleagues who are doing so too. We are brave and feel empowered to take the initiative. We ask ourselves: is what I’m doing authentically Macs?
• Tread thoughtfully: We are considerate, empathetic and try to put ourselves in our customers’, suppliers’ and each other’s shoes. We support local and find ways of having less negative impact on the planet. We find ways of having positive impact on people and communities. We are fair, and we do the right thing.
• Go the extra mile: We know that creating a perfect #MacsMoment involves going that bit further. We imagine the best feedback we can get and set out to earn it. We take ownership and accountability – it’s yours, not someone else’s, problem. We step up and help our teammates when they need us.

What you’ll do

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive financial strategy to scale revenue from £50M to over £100M and achieve EBITDA of >£12M by 2029.
• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, providing financial insights and guidance on critical business decisions.
• Lead long-term financial planning, aligning the company’s growth trajectory with its mission and objectives.

Performance Management & Reporting

• Oversee financial performance management, ensuring alignment with growth targets.
• Provide regular, actionable financial reporting to the CEO, board, and investors.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to track operational and financial performance across departments.

Capital Management & Fundraising

• Optimize the company’s capital structure to support aggressive growth plans.
• Lead fundraising efforts, including equity, debt financing, or strategic investments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, investors, and stakeholders.

Operational Excellence

• Drive efficiencies in financial operations by implementing scalable systems, processes, and controls.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost management to ensure profitability at scale.
• Ensure robust cash flow management and working capital optimization.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including currency, market, and operational risks.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, tax laws, and international standards.
• Develop and maintain a strong internal control environment.

International Expansion Support

• Navigate financial complexities of scaling into international markets, including FX management, local compliance, and tax optimization.
• Support geographic expansion by providing financial modelling and strategic assessments of new opportunities.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and lead a high-performing finance team capable of supporting the company’s ambitious growth trajectory.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation within the finance function.
• Invest in the professional development of the finance team to ensure alignment with business goals.

What you’ll bring

• CA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent professional accountancy qualification
• Proven track record delivering enterprise value as a CFO, or senior financial leader, in a high-growth, scaling business (ideally in travel, hospitality, or consumer-focused sectors).
• Demonstrated success in scaling revenue and EBITDA in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Experience in managing international financial operations, including currency management and multi-market compliance.
• Extensive background in fundraising, including securing debt or equity financing for growth.
• Strategic vision, strong problem-solving abilities and demonstrable commercial acumen
• Excellent stakeholder management, shaping and driving informed decision making across the business
• An ability to identify and deliver effective change, build a strong collaborative team and a best-in-class finance function
• Expertise in financial systems implementation and process improvement.
• A passion for the outdoors and active travel

The knowledge and skills we’ve listed represent “the perfect candidate”. No one’s perfect and we know the ‘confidence gap’ can stop brilliant people applying. If you think you’ve the skills, experience, and mindset to succeed in this role, and love the sound of this opportunity please apply, we’d love to hear from you.

You could belong here

To deliver adventures for more than 100,000 customers we need to build a company that’s reflective of their diversity. We’re building an inclusive workplace that promotes and values difference, where everyone, from any background, can do their best work and be proud to belong. And we offer office or hybrid working - whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance.