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Chief Financial Officer
London
£140,000–£160,000 base + equity
We are partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed consultancy business to appoint a commercially minded Chief Financial Officer. With turnover of c.£20m and an ambitious growth agenda, the business has built a strong reputation in the market and is now entering its next phase of scale. This is a pivotal appointment for an experienced CFO who can combine strategic leadership with operational rigour, helping to shape the future of the business in partnership with the CEO, Board, and investors. This role will suit a hands-on, high-calibre finance leader who thrives in entrepreneurial, fast-paced environments and is excited by the opportunity to create value in a PE-backed setting.
The opportunity
As CFO, you will lead the finance function and act as a key strategic partner to the CEO and private equity sponsors. You will bring clarity to decision-making, strengthen financial controls and reporting, and help drive performance across the business as it scales. You will play a central role in shaping commercial strategy, improving visibility on performance, and ensuring the business is well positioned for future value creation.
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Key responsibilities
- Lead the overall finance agenda for the business, providing strategic and commercial support to the CEO and Board
- Own budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, and financial planning
- Deliver high-quality monthly management information, board reporting, and investor reporting
- Strengthen financial controls, governance, and reporting processes appropriate for a PE-backed business
- Support growth planning, pricing strategy, profitability analysis, and wider commercial decision-making
- Partner with operational leaders to improve performance visibility and accountability across the business
- Lead banking, debt, working capital, and treasury matters as required
- Oversee tax, audit, compliance, and statutory reporting
- Build and develop a high-performing finance team
- Support strategic projects including potential exit readiness
Candidate profile
We are looking for a proven CFO or Finance Director ready to step into a CFO role in a scaled SME environment. You will combine strong technical finance credentials with commercial judgment, credibility, and the ability to operate effectively at Board level.
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You are likely to bring:
- Experience as a CFO, Finance Director, or senior finance leader in a growth business
- Previous exposure to private equity-backed environments
- A strong track record in financial planning, reporting, control, and business partnering
- The ability to work both strategically and hands-on in a growing organization
- Experience in professional services, consultancy, or technology would be highly attractive
- Strong communication skills and the presence to influence senior stakeholders, investors, and the Board
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification, or equivalent
This is an opportunity to join a high-quality consultancy at an exciting stage of growth, in a role with genuine strategic influence and equity upside. You will work closely with an ambitious leadership team and investors, with the chance to help shape the next chapter of the business.
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