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Chief Financial Officer

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West Midlands Combined Authority

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GBP 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

SF Executive is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for a fast-growing private equity-backed people services business. This role calls for a high-impact leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, with responsibilities including financial direction, M&A leadership, and preparing for a successful private equity exit.

Benefits

Bonus + Equity participation

Flexible working with access to UK-wide offices

Qualifications

Proven track record of leading M&A transactions.
Ability to act as a business partner to the CEO, board, and investors.
Experience in a PE-backed business as a CFO.

Responsibilities

Deliver insightful financial leadership across a multi-site operation.
Lead due diligence, deal execution, and integration for M&A.
Drive performance improvements across finance and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Strategic Thinking

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SF Executive is partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed people services business to appoint a commercially driven and strategically minded Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-growth organisation with offices across the UK, a strong leadership team, and a compelling value creation plan underpinned by strategic M&A.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the PE investors, the CFO will play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of the business, with a specific focus on:

Delivering high-quality, insightful financial leadership across a multi-site operation
Leading and executing a well-developed M&A agenda, including due diligence, deal execution, and integration
Driving performance improvements across finance, operations, and commercial functions
Preparing the business for a successful private equity exit in the coming years

Personal Specification

We are seeking a high-impact CFO who thrives in a dynamic, private equity environment. You will have:

Prior experience as CFO in a PE-backed business
A proven track record of leading M&A transactions, including post-deal integration
The ability to act as a true business partner to the CEO, board, and investors
Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills
A commercial mindset and the resilience required in a fast-paced, evolving setting

The Package

Bonus + Equity participation: Significant wealth creation potential
Flexible working with regular access to UK-wide offices, including Birmingham

Seniority level

Seniority level
Director

Employment type

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Full-time

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