Birmingham, West Midlands | Hybrid
The CFO Practice is recruiting a Chief Financial Officer for a fast-growing SME FinTech business that has developed a technology-enabled payments platform with a growing suite of value-added and subscription-based revenue streams.
With the company entering a period of accelerated development focused on commercial optimisation, acquisition and organic growth, this is a high-impact CFO role partnering closely with the CEO and Board to shape the next phase of growth.
The role The CFO will play a central role in driving value creation, acting as a commercial and strategic partner to the CEO while building a robust, scalable finance function. The position combines M&A leadership, funding strategy and data-led commercial insight in a transaction-heavy environment.
Key responsibilities Act as a close strategic partner to the CEO and Executive team, supporting decision-making, value creation and long-term strategy
Lead all aspects of finance, including FP&A, reporting, tax, treasury, governance and company secretarial matters
Own debt funding activity to support inorganic growth, including lender and investor engagement, modelling and covenant management
Lead M&A activity end-to-end, including target evaluation, financial and commercial due diligence, deal execution and post-acquisition integration
Strengthen commercial insight across pricing, margins and customer economics, leveraging financial and operational data to drive profitable growth
Own the budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes in partnership with the CEO
Deliver timely, high-quality management accounts and statutory reporting
Build, develop and automate a scalable, high-performing finance function capable of supporting continued growth
Act as a senior external representative of the business with banks, auditors, advisers and key partners
About you This role will suit a senior finance leader who thrives in commercially driven, data-rich environments and enjoys working closely with a CEO to shape strategy.
You are likely to bring: A recognised accounting qualification (ACA / CIMA / ACCA) and degree-level education
Experience from data-heavy, high-transaction environments
Exposure to M&A, either through completed deals or meaningful due diligence involvement
Strong commercial instincts, with the ability to translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insight
Experience building or leading an “in-control” finance function in a growing business
Confidence operating in fast-paced, change-oriented environments
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