Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

CV Consulting Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth consultancy in London is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their senior leadership team. This pivotal role involves shaping the financial strategy, overseeing finance operations, and managing M&A activities in an exciting post-acquisition phase. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in private equity-backed businesses, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to lead high-performance teams. Competitive salary of £140,000 - £160,000 plus benefits and potential equity participation is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Potential equity participation

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a CFO or senior finance leader in a private equity-backed business.
• Demonstrated success in working closely with boards, investors, and senior leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the financial strategy and oversee finance operations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board, and private equity investors.
• Drive pricing strategy, margin improvement, and cost efficiency.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Expertise in post-acquisition integration

Skilled in pricing strategy

Resilient and adaptable

Job description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £140,000 - £160,000 + benefits + potential equity participation

About the Opportunity

We are representing a high-growth, private equity-backed consultancy with an exceptional client portfolio that spans global brands and market-leading organisations. The business is in an exciting post-acquisition phase, delivering high-impact solutions that improve performance, engagement, and operational success for its clients.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded CFO to join the senior leadership team, act as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO and Board, and lead a finance function that is integral to delivering ambitious growth plans.

The Role

As CFO, you will shape and execute the financial strategy, oversee end-to-end finance operations, and drive performance improvement across the organisation. You will play a pivotal role in M&A activity, from due diligence to seamless integration, as well as building the financial infrastructure to support long-term, sustainable growth.

Your remit will also include operational optimisation, capital management, and ensuring that the business is fully prepared for future investment or exit events.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board, and private equity investors
• Lead the financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
• Drive pricing strategy, margin improvement, and cost efficiency
• Oversee robust governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks
• Manage M&A processes, including due diligence, negotiations, and integration
• Build and optimise scalable financial systems, processes, and KPIs
• Partner with operations to ensure delivery efficiency and commercial alignment
• Lead and inspire high-performance, values-led teams

About You

• Proven track record as a CFO or senior finance leader in a private equity-backed business
• Expertise in post-acquisition integration, operational scaling, and cultural transformation
• Strong commercial acumen, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Skilled in pricing strategy, profitability improvement, and performance management
• Demonstrated success in working closely with boards, investors, and senior leadership teams
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery

What\'s on Offer

• A highly influential leadership role during a period of transformation and growth
• The opportunity to work closely with an ambitious CEO and engaged PE investors
• A competitive base salary of £140,000 - £160,000 plus benefits and potential equity participation