Chief Financial Officer in City of London

Job description

Stanton House is partnering with a high-growth, globally operating technology & media group. The business in now entering an exciting phase of expansion, professionalisation, and value creation, targeting a strategic exit within the next few years.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Chief Financial Officer to join the leadership team at a pivotal point in the companies’ growth journey. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the direction of a scaling business and play a central role in driving its transformation and exit strategy.

The successful candidate will bring credibility, insight, and energy to the CFO role, elevating finance from a traditional reporting function to a strategic growth enabler. You’ll work closely with the CEO and Board, partnering across the business to unlock margin, scale operations, and realise shareholder value.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Commercial Finance

• Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board, providing insight and challenge to business plans, commercial models, and investment cases
• Translate the value creation plan into deliverable financial initiatives and metrics
• Lead and develop FP&A capabilities, ensuring world-class budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning

Exit Preparation

• Shape and drive the company’s financial readiness for exit
• Manage external stakeholders, data rooms, and financial due diligence processes
• Support the creation of a compelling equity story for prospective buyers

Finance Function Leadership

• Modernise and scale the finance function into a proactive, commercially engaged team
• Improve systems, reporting, and internal controls across the group
• Ensure compliance and operational efficiency across multiple jurisdictions

Investor & Board Engagement

• Lead regular reporting to investors, including covenant tracking, performance metrics, and board packs
• Build strong relationships with banks, auditors, legal advisors, and tax consultants

M&A & International Growth

• Support M&A activities from evaluation through to integration
• Lead on international finance strategy, including tax optimisation, FX, and local compliance

Candidate Profile

Experience Required

• Proven CFO or senior finance executive in a PE- or investor-backed environment
• Experience in mid-market businesses with global reach
• Exposure to recurring-revenue models such as digital subscriptions, SaaS, or B2B media
• A track record of preparing and delivering a successful exit
• Strong FP&A and business partnering credentials
• Involvement in M&A transactions, including due diligence and post-deal integration

Attributes & Skills

• Commercially sharp and operationally hands-on
• Strategic mindset with a practical approach to execution
• Systems-oriented, with experience improving or implementing ERP systems (ideally SAP Business One)
• Credible and confident communicator, especially at board and investor level
• Able to hit the ground running and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, please apply below. Unfortunately, due to a high number of applicants which shall not be able to respond to all unsuccessful candidates.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English