71 Chief Financial Officer jobs in the United Kingdom

SF Executive are working with a PE backed & high growth technology and services business in Hampshire to source a commercially minded and low ego Chief Financial Officer.

As right hand to the CEO and Investor, you will lead on all financial, management and statutory reporting as well as leading a top class finance function to deliver insightful and timely management information.

You will be tirelessly focussed on revenue growth, new business opportunities, pricing, and cost management - you will relish the chance to hold an already capable Board to account on all of these fronts.

Experienced in the tech enabled services, software, or professional services industries and with a commercial understanding of both B2B enterprise and agency relationships, you will already have worked at CFO / FD level before in a PE environment.

As such you will probably have worked in a standalone / owner managed / PE backed business rather than a division or subsidiary of a group.

In the first instance we are looking for talented candidates that could start on a permanent basis within the next few months - a swift start off the back of a recent transaction is preferred.

Alongside a generous salary and package, you will get the opportunity to take sweet equity and to work with a hugely talented and engaged Board to deliver a divestment of this business in the medium term.

The options package is expected to yield a high six figure return for the CFO in the next few years.

With the business and being in the Hampshire region, we would prefer candidates to be based in this part of the world. We really aren't looking for someone commuting excessively or needing to stay away or relocate.

SF Executive are working with a PE backed & high growth managed services and professional services software business near Reading to source a commercially minded and low ego Chief Financial Officer.

As right hand to the CEO and Investor, you will lead on all financial, management and statutory reporting as well as leading a top class finance function that has a presence in the UK and overseas.

You will be tirelessly focussed on revenue growth, new business opportunities, pricing and cost management - you will relish the chance to hold an already capable Board to account on all of these fronts.

Experienced in the 'tech enabled services' or 'professional services' industry and with a commercial understanding of associated recurring revenue streams, you will already have worked at CFO / FD level before and also will have ideally transacted an exit on behalf of shareholders - this could be for a Founder, PE house or both!

As such you will probably have worked in a stand alone / owner managed / PE backed business rather than a division or subsidiary of a group.

In the first instance we are looking for talented candidates that could start on a permanent basis within the next few months - a swift start off the back of a recent transaction is preferred.

Alongside a generous salary and package you will get the opportunity to take sweet equity and to work with a hugely talented and engaged Board to deliver a divestment of this business in the medium term.

The options package is expected to yield a seven figure return for the CFO in the next few years.

With the business and investor being located in the Thames Valley, we would prefer candidates to be based in this part of the world but are open minded for the right candidate with the right approach.

• Develop a strategic financial plan to support the commercial and growth plans 
• Financial statements & planning
• Accountable for the preparation of the financial statements with the use of external auditors
• Ensuring their accuracy and reliability
• Compliance - ensuring compliance with laws and developing policies and compliance requirements
• Accountable for tax planning and compliance
• Financial risk management: Oversee budgets and analyse data for risks
• Implement a monitoring and early warning system
• Accountable for all financial reporting
• Accountable for developing and implementing the company's financial strategy
• Develop and implement the financial strategy aligned with the company's objectives

• Accountable for commercial risk management
• Risk identification and ongoing management
• Risk mitigation and reduction
• Accountable for commercial negotiations
• Negotiating and managing contracts with suppliers, clients, and other stakeholders.

• Previous experience in the financial management of medium-sized companies with a scale of (Apply online only) FTE and £50-100m turnover
• Expectation of a Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) or CIMA
• Fully conversant with International Financial Reporting Standard (IRFS)
• Fully conversant with UK Tax Law
• Familiarity with multi-national organisations is a benefit
• Familiarity with the defence sector is a benefit
• Committed team player with leadership experience

Chief Financial Officer, c£55K + exceptional benefits – Hereford

Package

Salary circa £55,000; pension (employer contribution 8%), 25 days leave + statutory; free parking; 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday; office based with some flexible working from home; relocation package in appropriate circumstances.

Outline Responsibiliites - Chief Financial Officer

Appealing to someone who enjoys variety, working with a broad range of talented individuals across a diverse organization that encompasses charity, faith and commerce. The CFO will be responsible for specific projects in line with the developing needs of the organisation.  A brief outline of the main duties include:-

Financial Management and Compliance

• Lead and manage the finance team of five, ensuring efficient operation, and adequate financial systems, controls, KPIs and continuity plans are in place
li>Deliver the annual budget, and re-forecasts
• Delivery of monthly management accounts and balance sheets, appropriate reporting and KPIs, and other forecasts and information as required
• Work closely with budget holders to provide partnering and support in the management of their budgets
• Prepare / oversee annual accounts and VAT returns
• Lead the preparation for the annual independent audit, ensure recommendations are approved and implemented
• Ensure all financial and business matters are handled in a compliant manner, e.g. gift aid, pensions, payroll, annual returns and legacies

• Advise and support the integration of a new CRM and upgrade of finance systems

Financial Strategy

• Lead a strategically orientated service that supports the finance and wider team in delivery of the organisation objectives
• Work with senior colleagues to develop financial strategy and provide professional financial and accounting advice
• Provide professional support to ensure decision making is informed and based on grounded value cases, ensuring continuing improvement and value for money
• Report on all finance related matters, making an effective and strategic contribution to financial decision making
• Lead and maintain a culture of strong financial accountability across the organisation
• Attend meetings of the governance committees, work with chairs in the production of committee reports

Chief Financial Officer - Applicant Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Ideally having worked in the charity sector, or similar and highly regulated sector
• Understanding of advanced and fund accounting, current legislation and tax planning
• Confident leader, able to work independently and manage the finance team
• Enjoys working with a wide range of colleagues with talents and abilities across a diverse organisation

Our Douglas-based client are a leading service provider to both business and consumer markets on the island. Following a review of operational and leadership needs, they are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join and lead an established team working across Isle of Man and the Channel Islands jurisdictions.

The Chief Financial Officer will:

• Lead the day-to-day management of the finance function, delivering excellent financial management and control across the business
• Take primary responsibility for all management, statutory, taxation and regulatory reporting/compliance for the Group operating across 4 jurisdictions
• Lead the Groups relationships with shareholders, banks, lenders, auditors, hedging counterparties, tax advisors and pension providers/consultants, instilling confidence in the organisation's financial position and negotiating agreements/terms in line with Group requirements and strategy
• Act as a strategic business partner across the business, providing financial insights to support commercial decision making
• Ensure appropriate controls, reporting and monitoring of CAPEX
• Ensure appropriate KPI reporting, modelling, forecasting, credit control and collection of a high-volume consumer focused Trade Receivables book
• Lead and implement the Groups hedging strategies to provide protection from market volatility whilst meeting debt obligations and protecting profitability
• Manage the Groups PE reporting requirements, corporate and debts structures plus supporting the journey towards a successful PE exit within 2/3 years
• Drive the company's long term financial forecasting and annual budgets
• Working with the CEO, create a strategic 3-year plan with a clear understanding of the value drivers of the business
• Managing, reporting and forecasting the groups cashflows to ensure debt obligation/covenants are met and essential capital expenditure programs can be funded
• Manage and motivate as team of 25 financial and procurement professionals across 3 judications
• Together with the Group's general counsel provide support, ensure appropriate governance is in place for the Group and company secretarial obligations are met

The ideal candidate for the role of Chief Financial Officer will be:

- Graduate calibre, experienced finance leader. Ideally a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, or CA)

- >10years as a CFO or Group Financial Director in a similar sized organisation with circa 150 staff and revenue >50m

- Brings an understanding of specific reporting, tax, economic substance and regulatory compliance in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man

- Experience of a PE structures, reporting requirements, funding and exit processes

- Debt management and leading relationships with Lenders

- Exposure to commodity, interest rate and FX hedging

- Knowledge and experience of reporting and tariff setting in a regulated Energy environment

- Leading relations and negotiating contracts with key suppliers

- Strong experience of FRS102, complex Group financial consolidations and annual financial statement preparation

- In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices

- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods

- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software

- Ability to strategize and solve problems.

- Strong leadership and organisational skills

- Excellent communication and people skills

- Board experience and Corporate Governance

- Analytical, on top of the detail, logical, data and metric driven approach to problem solving

- High EQ and able to lead a team through listening, collaboration, and influence, not just line of authority

- Strong focus on developing and leading a highly motivated, high performing team that is admired across the business

Highly desirable:

• There is a preference for an individual who has been a main board CFO previously, ideally within a Private Equity owned portfolio company
• Ideally with some experience in energy utility company primality operating in a B2C environmen

SF Executive are working with a PE backed & high growth managed services and professional services software business near Reading to source a commercially minded and low ego Chief Financial Officer.

As right hand to the CEO and Investor, you will lead on all financial, management and statutory reporting as well as leading a top class finance function that has a presence in the UK and overseas.

You will be tirelessly focussed on revenue growth, new business opportunities, pricing and cost management - you will relish the chance to hold an already capable Board to account on all of these fronts.

Experienced in the 'tech enabled services' or 'professional services' industry and with a commercial understanding of associated recurring revenue streams, you will already have worked at CFO / FD level before and also will have ideally transacted an exit on behalf of shareholders - this could be for a Founder, PE house or both!

As such you will probably have worked in a stand alone / owner managed / PE backed business rather than a division or subsidiary of a group.

In the first instance we are looking for talented candidates that could start on a permanent basis within the next few months - a swift start off the back of a recent transaction is preferred.

Alongside a generous salary and package you will get the opportunity to take sweet equity and to work with a hugely talented and engaged Board to deliver a divestment of this business in the medium term.

The options package is expected to yield a seven figure return for the CFO in the next few years.

With the business and investor being located in the Thames Valley, we would prefer candidates to be based in this part of the world but are open minded for the right candidate with the right approach.

Our Douglas-based client are a leading service provider to both business and consumer markets on the island. Following a review of operational and leadership needs, they are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join and lead an established team working across Isle of Man and the Channel Islands jurisdictions.

The Chief Financial Officer will:

• Lead the day-to-day management of the finance function, delivering excellent financial management and control across the business
• Take primary responsibility for all management, statutory, taxation and regulatory reporting/compliance for the Group operating across 4 jurisdictions
• Lead the Groups relationships with shareholders, banks, lenders, auditors, hedging counterparties, tax advisors and pension providers/consultants, instilling confidence in the organisation's financial position and negotiating agreements/terms in line with Group requirements and strategy
• Act as a strategic business partner across the business, providing financial insights to support commercial decision making
• Ensure appropriate controls, reporting and monitoring of CAPEX
• Ensure appropriate KPI reporting, modelling, forecasting, credit control and collection of a high-volume consumer focused Trade Receivables book
• Lead and implement the Groups hedging strategies to provide protection from market volatility whilst meeting debt obligations and protecting profitability
• Manage the Groups PE reporting requirements, corporate and debts structures plus supporting the journey towards a successful PE exit within 2/3 years
• Drive the company's long term financial forecasting and annual budgets
• Working with the CEO, create a strategic 3-year plan with a clear understanding of the value drivers of the business
• Managing, reporting and forecasting the groups cashflows to ensure debt obligation/covenants are met and essential capital expenditure programs can be funded
• Manage and motivate as team of 25 financial and procurement professionals across 3 judications
• Together with the Group's general counsel provide support, ensure appropriate governance is in place for the Group and company secretarial obligations are met

The ideal candidate for the role of Chief Financial Officer will be:

- Graduate calibre, experienced finance leader. Ideally a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, or CA)

- >10years as a CFO or Group Financial Director in a similar sized organisation with circa 150 staff and revenue >50m

- Brings an understanding of specific reporting, tax, economic substance and regulatory compliance in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man

- Experience of a PE structures, reporting requirements, funding and exit processes

- Debt management and leading relationships with Lenders

- Exposure to commodity, interest rate and FX hedging

- Knowledge and experience of reporting and tariff setting in a regulated Energy environment

- Leading relations and negotiating contracts with key suppliers

- Strong experience of FRS102, complex Group financial consolidations and annual financial statement preparation

- In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices

- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods

- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software

- Ability to strategize and solve problems.

- Strong leadership and organisational skills

- Excellent communication and people skills

- Board experience and Corporate Governance

- Analytical, on top of the detail, logical, data and metric driven approach to problem solving

- High EQ and able to lead a team through listening, collaboration, and influence, not just line of authority

- Strong focus on developing and leading a highly motivated, high performing team that is admired across the business

Highly desirable:

• There is a preference for an individual who has been a main board CFO previously, ideally within a Private Equity owned portfolio company
• Ideally with some experience in energy utility company primality operating in a B2C environmen

SF Executive are working with a PE backed & high growth technology and services business in Hampshire to source a commercially minded and low ego Chief Financial Officer.

As right hand to the CEO and Investor, you will lead on all financial, management and statutory reporting as well as leading a top class finance function to deliver insightful and timely management information.

You will be tirelessly focussed on revenue growth, new business opportunities, pricing, and cost management - you will relish the chance to hold an already capable Board to account on all of these fronts.

Experienced in the tech enabled services, software, or professional services industries and with a commercial understanding of both B2B enterprise and agency relationships, you will already have worked at CFO / FD level before in a PE environment.

As such you will probably have worked in a standalone / owner managed / PE backed business rather than a division or subsidiary of a group.

In the first instance we are looking for talented candidates that could start on a permanent basis within the next few months - a swift start off the back of a recent transaction is preferred.

Alongside a generous salary and package, you will get the opportunity to take sweet equity and to work with a hugely talented and engaged Board to deliver a divestment of this business in the medium term.

The options package is expected to yield a high six figure return for the CFO in the next few years.

With the business and being in the Hampshire region, we would prefer candidates to be based in this part of the world. We really aren't looking for someone commuting excessively or needing to stay away or relocate.

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.