Chief Financial Officer (Professional Services)

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Chief Financial Officer – Buy & Build Platform | Cybersecurity/ Professional Services

Location: Remote with travel

Compensation: Competitive + Equity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven and strategically minded Chief Financial Officer to join a newly launched buy and build platform in the Cybersecurity & Professional Services sector. Backed by a successful private equity fund with a proven track record, the business is set to acquire and scale a group of complementary businesses across the UK and internationally.

With plans to complete over 30 acquisitions in the next five years, the aim is to build a market‑leading group. This is a rare chance to shape a high‑growth, private equity‑backed business from inception and play a critical role in its strategic direction and execution.

The Opportunity:

As CFO, you will take full ownership of the finance function from day one, overseeing everything from systems, reporting and compliance to M&A, integration planning and investor relations. You’ll also take on broad operational responsibilities to deliver the growth strategy, making this an exciting opportunity for someone who is highly motivated to build a business.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in technology‑led professional services; ideally cyber, but alternatively in people‑based businesses with a strong understanding of key metrics such as utilisation, margin, and time tracking.
• Proven M&A experience across the full deal lifecycle, from pre‑deal assessment to acquisition and integration, ideally within industry, though advisory backgrounds will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience leading transformation projects, including implementation of new systems or processes.
• Operational and strategic expertise, with a clear track record of commercial leadership beyond financial control.
• Experience in both smaller and larger businesses, with the flexibility to be hands‑on and manage broader responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to adapt style and approach to different stakeholders.
• Strong leadership capability, with a track record of building and managing lean, effective teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the financial strategy to support rapid growth and international expansion
• Build best‑in‑class financial processes, controls, and systems
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis
• Manage M&A activity, including due diligence, valuation and integration
• Oversee preparation of financial reporting, board packs and fund reporting
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and risk management frameworks
• Build and develop a high‑calibre finance team aligned with the growth trajectory

If you meet the above criteria, please apply below. Due to a high number of applicants, we shall be unable to respond to all unsuccessful individuals.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting, Professional Services, and Computer and Network Security