Chief Financial Officer

Sellick Partnership; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is delighted to partner with a high-growth private equity-backed consultancy to appoint a commercially focused Chief Financial Officer based in the North West. Working closely with the CEO, senior leadership and investors, the CFO will shape strategy, drive performance and support the business through its growth plans.

The role requires a hands-on finance leader who can build an exit-ready function, lead buy-and-build activity, enhance reporting and governance, and partner

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Exposure to value creation programmes, investor reporting and PE exits is advantageous.
• Experience leading finance in PE-backed environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, driving enterprise value through EBITDA growth and cash generation.
• Lead financial strategy and performance management across a multi-site consultancy.
• Develop and execute a buy-and-build acquisition strategy, including due diligence and integration.
• Build an exit-ready finance function to support future growth and PE exit readiness.
• Collaborate with private equity investors, support board reporting and covenant management.
• Drive finance transformation leveraging technology and data-enabled reporting.
• Ensure robust governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Financial leadership

Investor reporting

Buy & Build

Cash flow optimization

Data-driven decisions

Board liaison

Team leadership

Value creation

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Chief Financial Officer - North West

Private Equity-Backed Consultancy Business

£150,000 - £175,000 + Bonus + Equity Participation

Please note: candidates must currently be based in the North West and able to maintain a regular presence within the business.

Sellick Partnership is delighted to partner with a high-growth, private equity-backed consultancy business to appoint a commercially focused Chief Financial Officer. With a strong market position, the business is entering a growth phase, with ambitious plans to expand both organically and through acquisition. Working closely with the CEO, senior leadership team and investors, the CFO will play a key role in shaping strategy, driving performance and supporting the continued evolution of the business.

This role offers the opportunity to influence the organisation's strategic direction, build a best-in-class finance function, and play a leading role in delivering the company's value creation plan. The successful candidate will partner closely with shareholders and advisers to prepare the business for a future private equity exit, ensuring the organisation is well positioned to maximise value and achieve a successful transaction.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, driving enterprise value through EBITDA growth, cash generation and operational performance.
• Lead financial strategy and performance management across a multi-site consultancy business.
• Develop and execute a buy-and-build acquisition strategy, including target evaluation, due diligence, deal execution and integration.
• Build an exit-ready finance function capable of supporting future business growth.
• Work closely with private equity investors and support board reporting, covenant management and value creation planning.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives leveraging technology, data and AI-enabled reporting.
• Ensure robust governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.

Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Recent CFO or Finance Director experience within a private equity-backed business.
• Exposure to value creation programmes, investor reporting and ideally a successful PE exit.
• Strong commercial and operational finance leadership experience
• Proven track record of improving cash generation, performance management and operational efficiency.
• Buy & Build experience including acquisitions, integration and post-deal value creation.
• Ability to influence at Board level and challenge stakeholders through data-led decision-making.
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing high-performing finance teams.
• Ideally, experience within a private equity-backed consultancy or business services with a strong understanding of value creation, acquisition-led growth and exit readiness.

Package

£150-175,000 + Bonus + Equity Participation