Chief Financial Officer - Temp to Perm

We’re supporting a high-growth, private financial services business on the appointment of a Group CFO.

This is a broad, strategic leadership role, partnering closely with the CEO and Board to drive performance, growth and transformation across a multi-entity structure.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the group-wide financial strategy, planning and capital allocation
• Owning all aspects of financial reporting, controls and governance
• Driving commercial decision‑making and performance improvement
• Leading on funding, capital structure and investor engagement
• Supporting M&A activity, including diligence and integration
• Overseeing regulatory and risk requirements
• Building and leading a high-performing finance function

Candidate profile

• Proven CFO or FD experience in financial services, with a hands‑on approach
• Top 4 trained is preferred
• Experience working within SME environments, ideally in high‑growth settings
• Experience operating in complex, regulated environments
• Credible at Board level, with the ability to influence strategy
• Track record of delivery in growth or transformation settings
• Experience within multi-entity/group structures

This is a high-impact role offering significant visibility and the opportunity to shape the future direction of the business.

They are looking for somebody who can start immediately on a temp to permanent basis. c. £120,000 + bonus