Chief Financial Officer

Axon Moore; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape the financial future of a high-growth financial services group, preparing for a public debt offering and potential IPO. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in capital markets and stakeholder management, ready to drive strategic financial initiatives. This hybrid position allows for collaboration between Manchester and London, making it an exciting opportunity for a commercially savvy finance leader to influence a transformative journey.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as CFO or senior finance executive in high-growth business.
• Experience leading IPO or major capital markets transaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparations for public debt offering and liaise with stakeholders.
• Provide strategic financial counsel to the Board and CEO.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Financial Strategy

Capital Markets

Regulatory Compliance

M&A Opportunities

Financial Governance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

MBA or Equivalent

Job description

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Axon Moore has been exclusively retained to recruit a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a high-growth, specialist financial services group. This is a newly created, board-level role offering the opportunity to play a pivotal part in a business on the cusp of significant transformation.

With a unique market position and a niche financing product, the company is well-capitalised following significant investment and is preparing for its first public debt offering, followed by a potential IPO. This role represents a rare opportunity to help shape the financial future of a business at a key inflection point in its journey.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the CEO and supported by a strong finance team including a Group Financial Controller, the CFO will provide strategic leadership across financial planning, capital markets strategy, and external stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will drive the financial narrative of the business both internally and externally, ensuring it is ready for the scrutiny of public markets.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leading preparations for a public debt offering, working with rating agencies and institutional investors.
• Shaping and executing strategies for a potential IPO, including liaising with external advisors and ensuring robust financial disclosures.
• Acting as the company’s financial ambassador to investors, analysts, lenders, and key stakeholders.
• Providing strategic financial counsel to the Board and CEO, with a focus on capital structure, M&A opportunities, and value creation.
• Overseeing financial governance, risk management, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A proven track record as CFO or senior finance executive within a high-growth or PE-backed business.
• Previous experience leading an IPO or major capital markets transaction.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with a strong presence in investor-facing roles.
• Deep understanding of financial regulations, compliance, and governance in a regulated environment.
• A strategic mindset combined with operational credibility and the ability to lead through change.

This is a hybrid position, with regular travel expected between London and Manchester – the business's primary hubs.

This role will appeal to a commercially sharp, capital markets-savvy finance leader ready to shape the future of a fast-scaling business, this is a career-defining opportunity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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