Chief Financial Officer

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£125,000 - £150,000 + Package with flexibility for an outstanding candidate

The CFO Practice is recruiting a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a high‑growth, technology‑focused B2B SME business based in Birmingham. With current revenues of £10m and a strong customer base developed over the last 10 years, a new CEO has recently been appointed to drive a rapid program of development and improved profitability through organic growth and M&A.

The CFO will work alongside the CEO and Executive team to drive the continued commercialisation of the business, developing financial insight, leading inorganic growth initiatives, and building a scalable accounting function that enables the company to continue its development.

• Own and develop the accounting function of the business
• Manage the budgeting process and work alongside the CEO regarding the Strategic Plan
• Ensure the annual statutory and monthly management accounts are prepared on a timely basis, and manage the relationship with the external auditors
• Take the lead on all tax; credit decisioning; funding & company secretarial matters
• In liaison with the CEO and Executive team, take the lead on identifying and pursuing acquisition opportunities for the business. Take the lead on associated due diligence and deal completion matters
• Provide insight to the business by marrying the financial and operational data of the business and working with the Executive Team to provide solutions to enhance the business performance
• Develop a high‑performing team, automating processes where possible
• Champion the business in the market as an innovative leader on finance‑related matters

• First statutory audit: H1 2026
• Acquisition pipeline management: prioritising targets and organising the approach to owners
• Funding: debt and equity for acquisitions
• Insight: ensuring the business understands the financial dynamics in sufficient depth

• A Qualified accountant educated to degree level, ideally from an accounting practice background
• Confident in managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Data‑aware, able to interpret financial and operational metrics to give insights/solutions to improve results
• Exposure to M&A work either through deal completion or due diligence participation
• Understanding of what is required to deliver an ‘in control’ accounting system
• Creative in approach, always looking for new, outside‑the‑box ways to deliver solutions
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and committed to personal development through ongoing learning and upskilling
• Collaborative and confident working closely with stakeholders across all levels

• Thrive in a fast‑paced, growing business where your ideas and actions directly influence success
• Are naturally curious, proactive, and love tackling challenges with creativity and energy
• Want to keep learning, investing in your own development while also contributing to wider colleague growth
• Want to be part of a forward‑thinking, people‑driven team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Director

• Full‑time

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Technology, Information and Media, Financial Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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