Chief Finanical Officer

Camino Partners Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services consultancy is seeking a CFO to drive financial strategy and commercial performance as they enter a pivotal growth phase. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to shape the company's future, influencing strategic direction alongside an ambitious executive team. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in high-growth settings, particularly in private equity or founder-led firms, and possess strong commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CFO in high-growth environments.
• Track record with PE-backed or founder-led businesses.
• Experience in building agile finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Act as strategic partner to CEO, influencing decisions.
• Design scalable financial systems for expansion.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Commercial acumen

Emotional intelligence

Job description

South East England| £20m Revenue| High-Growth Professional Services Consultancy

We have partnered with a market-leading professional services consultancy that has rapidly scaled its revenue and is recognized for its excellence and innovation. With a strong leadership team and a clear vision for the future, the business is entering a pivotal growth phase — one that demands strategic financial leadership and operational precision .

The Opportunity
This is a dynamic, high-impact CFO role at the heart of a fast-scaling business. You’ll be instrumental in shaping the company’s financial strategy, driving commercial performance, and preparing the business for future investment or exit. This role is ideal for a finance leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is ready to roll up their sleeves to drive real value.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead a lean, high-performing finance function aligned with the company’s growth ambitions.
• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and board, influencing commercial decisions and long-term value creation.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management with precision and urgency.
• Design and implement scalable financial systems, controls, and reporting frameworks to support expansion and transaction readiness.
  

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as CFO in a high-growth, PE-backed or founder-led business.
• Track record of scaling international, project-based service organizations.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at board level.
• Demonstrated success in building agile, high-quality finance teams in dynamic settings.
• High emotional intelligence — pragmatic, grounded, and a trusted advisor to stakeholders.
• A proactive, hands-on leadership style — ready to dive into the detail when needed.
  

Why Join?
This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role within a thriving, forward-thinking consultancy. You’ll work alongside an ambitious executive team, influence strategic direction, and help shape a business that’s building long-term value. If you're a commercially minded CFO ready to make a tangible impact in a high-growth environment — we’d love to hear from you.