Chief Financial Officer

Lord Search & Selection; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy firm is seeking an ambitious CFO to spearhead transformative growth. This pivotal role calls for a professional with extensive experience in M&A, operational excellence, and the strategic insight to navigate a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess a background in Private Equity-backed businesses and demonstrate exceptional communication and pricing strategy skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience from a Private Equity-backed or international consultancy.
• Strong track record of leading multiple M&A transactions.
• Experience in managed services or tech-enabled business.

Responsibilities

• Drive the international M&A programme from origination to execution.
• Shape and execute broader business strategy with the CEO.
• Ensure financial infrastructure evolves with business growth.

Skills

Commercial finance leadership

Stakeholder communication

Pricing strategy expertise

Operational excellence

Data-driven strategic insight

Job description

Professional Services
to 200,000 + Equity
North West (Hybrid)
9986

The Company

We are currently working in partnership with a market-leading, Private Equity-backed international consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in a high-growth sector. With an ambitious strategy for expansion and exit, the company is scaling rapidly through both organic growth and strategic international acquisitions. Operating in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment, they are now seeking an exceptional and entrepreneurial CFO to help lead the business through its next phase of transformative growth and value creation.

The Role

This role is pivotal in driving the business's ability to scale efficiently, profitably, and sustainably. It goes beyond traditional financial stewardship, positioning the CFO as a true strategic partner embedded in the company's daily operations. Working closely with the CEO and Executive team, the CFO will bring commercial insight, operational rigor, and data-driven foresight to shape and execute the broader business strategy. A central focus of the role will be leading the international M&A programme, from origination through execution and post-deal integration while ensuring the financial infrastructure and controls evolve to meet the demands of increased scale and complexity.

The Person

This is a rare opportunity to make a transformative impact within a high-growth, high-ambition consultancy. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience from a Private Equity-backed, international consultancy, managed services, or tech-enabled business. With a strong track record of leading multiple M&A transactions, you will demonstrate commercial finance leadership, data-driven strategic insight, and operational excellence across global markets. Exceptional stakeholder communication, pricing strategy expertise, and the ability to manage both recurring and project-based revenue models are essential. An entrepreneurial, pragmatic approach, paired with a genuine curiosity about AI and a deep commitment to understanding the business model and industry dynamics will be key to success in this role.

How to Apply

This is a high profile, challenging role offering you the opportunity to join an ambitious organisation. If you are driven by job satisfaction in a results-oriented company, thrive on autonomy, and wish to make a positive contribution to the future success of a business, please apply attaching your full CV and quote your current remuneration details, together with reference 9986.