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Base pay range
Stanton House is working exclusively with a lower mid-market fund to source an experienced CFO for a technology portfolio business specialising in app development and resource augmentation.
With a strong foundation and a leadership team in transition, the business is executing an ambitious buy-and-build strategy. With a current EBITDA of approximately £12 million and plans to expand through acquisitions, the organisation is focused on scaling its operations and enhancing its service offerings, particularly within legal services and system improvements.
Role Overview
As CFO, you will be a key strategic leader, driving financial strategy, operational excellence, and M&A execution. You will work closely with the Group CEO to implement the company’s buy-and-build strategy, execute 2-3 significant acquisitions over the next 1-2 years, and prepare the business for a potential exit in 2027-2028. You will also be responsible for mentoring the existing Head of Finance, supporting their development.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with the CEO to shape financial strategy, ensuring alignment with growth ambitions and private equity expectations.
* Lead financial due diligence, integration, and synergy realization for targeted acquisitions.
* Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to the board, investors, and PE stakeholders.
* Enhance financial systems, controls, and processes to support scalability and efficiency.
* Optimise working capital, manage financing arrangements and ensure financial resilience.
* Coach and develop the existing Head of Finance, fostering a high-performing finance function.
* Act as a key liaison between private equity investors, banks, auditors, and external advisors.
About you
* Proven experience as a CFO or Finance Director in a lower mid / mid-market, private equity-backed business.
* Expertise in buy-and-build strategies, M&A execution, and value creation.
* Strong technical finance acumen, including financial modelling, FP&A, and capital structuring.
* Hands-on leadership style with the ability to mentor and develop finance teams.
* Willingness to travel across the UK as required.
* Ideally based near Birmingham or open to commuting. The working structure is incredibly flexible.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Strategy/Planning, Finance, and Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Professional Services and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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