Chief Financial Officer

ACUITY UK LTD; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Long-term value participation

Job summary

A purpose-led professional services firm in London is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead their financial strategy and governance in a high-growth environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a finance leadership role and a UK accountancy qualification. This role offers competitive compensation and a hybrid working model, focused on long-term value creation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior finance role (CFO, Group FD or similar).
• Experience supporting M&A activity and scaling finance functions.
• Strong command of financial systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead long-term financial strategy.
• Build forecasting models that support decision-making.
• Deliver timely and transparent financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial modeling

Stakeholder engagement

Governance processes

Education

UK accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

Direct message the job poster from ACUITY UK LTD

South East London | Hybrid working available

Competitive salary + performance-based incentives + long-term value participation (phantom equity or equivalent)

Acuity is supporting the confidential search for a Chief Financial Officer on behalf of a B-Corp certified, purpose-led professional services firm committed to shaping a more sustainable built environment.

With consistent double-digit growth and a reputation for client-first delivery, the firm is entering a new phase of expansion. A live M&A deal (adding £3m+ in revenue) is on track to complete this quarter—supporting a strategic goal to exceed £50m turnover by 2030 through targeted acquisition and regional growth.

This is a unique opportunity to join the executive team as the organisation’s first CFO—guiding financial strategy, strengthening governance, and enabling long-term value creation in a high-growth, mission-driven business.

Your Impact

• Develop and lead long-term financial strategy

• Build forecasting models that support decision-making and valuation uplift

• Collaborate with the Managing Partner, Board, and investors

• Deliver timely, transparent financial reporting across jurisdictions

• Implement scalable systems, controls, and governance processes

• Provide insights that link commercial performance with long-term goals

• Manage budgeting, cash flow, funding, and supplier value

• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

• A recognised UK accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

• Significant experience in a senior finance role (CFO, Group FD or similar), ideally in high-growth or investor-backed environments

• Experience supporting M&A activity and scaling operational finance functions

• Strong command of financial systems (e.g., Sage Intacct) and Excel

• A collaborative, inclusive, and strategic leadership style

• Confidence working with diverse stakeholders in a partner-led environment

Great people don’t always tick every box. If this opportunity excites you and you believe you could thrive in the role, Acuity would be pleased to hear from you.

Why Join This Firm?

• Lead a strategic finance function in a values-led, fast-scaling firm

• Help shape the future of an organisation making real impact

• Work with a driven, supportive leadership team

• Build financial infrastructure from the ground up

• Benefit from long-term value creation opportunities

• Enjoy a flexible, learning-oriented culture

Apply confidentially today to explore this transformative leadership opportunity.

All candidates will be asked to complete The Acuity Measure as part of the selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning, Finance, and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Professional Services, Building Construction, and Surveying and Mapping Services

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