Chief Financial Officer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic CFO to drive financial and strategic leadership in a growing technology consulting firm. This role involves guiding the business through a critical growth phase, focusing on M&A execution, finance transformation, and operational scalability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT services and a proven track record in private equity settings. With a collaborative team culture and a hybrid working model, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's trajectory and prepare for a successful exit in the coming years.

Qualifications

• Track record of success in PE-backed, lower/mid-market businesses.
• Proven experience in M&A, integrating teams, and financial strategy.

Responsibilities

• Own financial strategy for M&A, from deal screening to integration.
• Lead consolidation of newly acquired businesses into group reporting.
• Mentor the Head of Finance to evolve into a capable Finance Director.

Skills

M&A execution

finance transformation

strategic leadership

financial strategy

operational management

team integration

Education

CFO experience

background in IT services

experience in professional services

Job description

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Private Equity-Backed (Lower Mid-Market)

Birmingham (Hybrid, Flexible Working)

Stanton House is exclusively partnering with a leading private equity fund to appoint a commercially driven CFO for a growing portfolio business in the technology consulting space. This company delivers high-impact services in app development, digital transformation, and strategic resourcing to an expanding client base across the UK.

Now entering an accelerated phase of growth, the business is deploying a buy&build to consolidate the fragmented market, targeting synergistic acquisitions and aiming for a significant uplift in EBITDA over the next 24 months.

This role will suit a high-calibre CFO with a background in IT services, data, digital consulting, or professional services, who brings deep experience in M&A execution, finance transformation, and exit preparation within a private equity setting.

The Role:

You will be a true partner to the CEO, delivering financial and strategic leadership across a multi-entity group. With strong backing from the PE sponsor, you’ll guide the business through a critical phase of growth, including the onboarding of new acquisitions, scaling operations, and driving profitability.

Key Accountabilities:

• Own the financial strategy for M&A, from deal screening and due diligence through to post-acquisition integration and value delivery.
• Lead the consolidation of newly acquired businesses into group reporting, systems, and culture.
• Rebuild and optimise the finance function to support scalability and performance.
• Mentor the current Head of Finance, ensuring they evolve into a confident and capable Finance Director.
• Enhance processes, controls, and systems to create a future-proof operation that supports agile decision-making.
• Set the financial foundations to maximise valuation and enable a successful exit in 2027/28.
• Prepare investor-ready packs, drive EBITDA enhancement, and lead key exit workstreams.

About You:

• A proven CFO or senior finance leader with a track record of success in PE-backed, lower/mid-market businesses, particularly within tech-enabled services or consultancy.
• Experienced in executing multiple acquisitions, integrating teams, and building group-wide visibility.
• Operationally hands-on, commercially astute, and a confident leader with strong mentoring skills.
• Comfortable navigating the demands of a fast-moving, investor-led environment.

Location & Flexibility

Headquartered in Birmingham with a collaborative team culture, the role offers high flexibility around hybrid working and travel. You should ideally be Midlands-based or open to a commutable arrangement.