CFO

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by Stanton House. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangePrivate Equity-Backed Consulting Group | ManchesterStanton House has been exclusively retained to appoint a Chief Financial Officer for a high-growth, PE-backed consulting group based in the North West. Backed by a respected mid-market investor, the business is entering a new phase following a successful restructuring and now requires a strategic, commercially focused CFO to lead the finance function and support the next chapter of growth.The OpportunityThis is a critical leadership role for a CFO who can bring financial discipline, challenge assumptions, and work closely with the CEO, board, and investors to drive value. You’ll be responsible for building a high-performing finance function, executing the PE growth plan, and preparing the business for a successful exit within the current investment cycle.The ideal candidate will bring not only strong technical and commercial acumen but also experience navigating change and creating alignment in dynamic, fast-paced environments.Responsibilities:The business has recently undergone a restructuring phase and needs a proactive CFO to instil financial rigour, drive accountability, and support the leadership team in delivering a clear, sustainable strategy.Finance Leadership & ControlLead a finance function, with a clear mandate to reassess structure, strengthen capability, and ensure best-in-class controls.Own group-level reporting, planning, and forecasting across multiple business units.Implement insightful dashboards, performance metrics, and board-level reporting packs.Maintain compliance with banking covenants and manage lender relationships.Strategic Planning & M&AA clear M&A strategy is in place, targeting 3–4 bolt-ons over the next 2–3 years.You’ll lead the full deal lifecycle: SPA negotiation, due diligence (legal and operational), cultural integration, and post-deal optimisation.Lead on refinancing activities to fund future acquisitions.Cash & Operational EfficiencyTake full ownership of cash flow and working capital via a 13-week rolling forecast.Identify cost-saving opportunities, improve margin performance, and support pricing and contract optimisation.Work cross-functionally with commercial and operational leaders to drive performance.Governance, Infrastructure & SystemsOversee audit, tax, risk, and statutory obligations.Ensure finance systems and processes are scalable and aligned to growth, currently on NetSuiteExit PrepLead on all aspects of the exit, which is likely to occur in the next 2-3yrs (if not sooner)What We’re Looking ForQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with extensive post-qualification experience.Demonstrable success as CFO in a PE-backed leveraged environment.Strong commercial acumen and M&A experience, ideally across both integration and execution.Previously supported or led on a successful exit processComfortable in fast-paced, multi-site, or project-based business models.Collaborative, hands-on, and delivery-focused.To be considered for this role, you must have prior experience as a Private Equity CFO, with a strong track record of leading M&A activity, driving bottom-line growth, and supporting successful exit strategies. Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be progressed.The business is headquartered in the North West, near Manchester, and requires a physical presence on site three days per week. Occasional travel to other locations may be necessary. As such, the client is specifically seeking candidates who are already based in the North West region.If your experience closely aligns with the above, we encourage you to apply. 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