Chief Financial Officer

Stanton House; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment group seeks a CFO for their new IT-focused platform. The successful candidate will oversee financial strategies, integrate acquisitions, and lead a high-calibre finance team through significant growth. Ideal for a seasoned finance professional with a strong background in private equity and compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as CFO or Finance Director in fast-paced, private equity environments.
• Big Four audit background preferred, strong grasp of compliance and legislation.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a financial strategy aligned with commercial goals.
• Oversee financial planning cycles including budgeting and forecasting.
• Lead financial aspects of acquisitions and ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial Strategy

Financial Planning

Leadership

Compliance

Data Analysis

Negotiation

Forecasting

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, CA, CFA)

Job description

This range is provided by Stanton House. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Connecting Private Capital with Senior Finance Professionals

CFO - PE Buy & Build

Remote - Occasional Travel

A privately backed investment group is building a new IT-focused platform, backed by significant equity and a strong acquisition pipeline. The team, made up of experienced entrepreneurs and operators, has a track record of scaling businesses through M&A and organic growth.

They are seeking a CFO to build the finance function, lead integration, and support the business through rapid expansion. The role will work closely with an M&A lead and will evolve as the platform expands internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and deliver a long-term financial strategy aligned with commercial objectives, contributing to wider business planning and decision-making.
• Oversee financial planning cycles, including budgeting, forecasting, liquidity management and scenario modelling.
• Establish scalable, efficient financial processes and systems to support rapid growth and integration of acquired companies.
• Lead financial aspects of acquisitions, including due diligence, valuation, structuring and post-deal integration. Ensure robust financial governance across the group.
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting across internal and external stakeholders, including board reporting, fund valuations and performance analytics.
• Maintain oversight of financial compliance, regulatory obligations and risk frameworks.
• Recruit and lead a high-calibre finance team, fostering a performance culture and supporting career development as the business scales.

About You:

• Significant experience as a CFO, Finance Director or equivalent, ideally within a fast-paced, private equity-backed or acquisitive environment
• Track record of designing and implementing finance functions from inception
• Strong grasp of corporate finance, commercial analysis, and performance metrics
• Big Four audit background preferred (Transaction Services or Investment Banking also interesting)
• Deep knowledge of financial legislation, compliance, and risk management
• Technically strong with excellent forecasting, modelling, and data analysis skills
• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, CA, CFA) with a strong academic track record
• Experience or interest in the Cyber, Technology or Software sectors
• Highly commercial and strategic thinker with excellent influencing skills
• Self-motivated, hands-on and resilient, thrives in early-stage and high-change environments
• Proven ability to lead complex projects independently and at pace

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning, Finance, and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Software Development, and Professional Services

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