Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Sector: Healthcare / Healthcare Recruitment
Ownership: Private Equity Backed
Location: Birmingham - Hybrid working - 2-3 days a week in the office
Reporting to: CEO and Private Equity Investors
Overview
We are partnering with a fast-growing, private equity–backed healthcare organisation seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy and support the next stage of accelerated growth.
Operating in the healthcare or healthcare recruitment sector, the business is entering a high-growth phase focused on scaling operations, executing strategic acquisitions, and delivering a successful private equity exit within 3–5 years.
This role requires a commercially driven finance leader with experience in private equity environments, buy-and-build strategies, and high-growth businesses. The CFO will work closely with the CEO and investors to drive performance, strengthen financial infrastructure, and maximise enterprise value.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Partner with the CEO and Private Equity sponsors to define and execute the strategic growth plan
- Lead financial strategy to support organic growth and M&A activity
- Drive value creation initiatives in preparation for future exit (trade sale, secondary PE, or IPO)
- Provide commercial insight to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and margin expansion
Financial Management
- Oversee all financial operations including FP&A, reporting, treasury, tax, and controls
- Lead the preparation of monthly board packs and investor reporting
- Deliver robust financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning
- Implement scalable systems, reporting tools, and financial infrastructure
Private Equity & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary finance contact for investors, lenders, and board members
- Manage banking relationships, debt facilities, and refinancing where required
- Present financial performance and strategic initiatives at board and investor meetings
M&A and Value Creation
- Lead financial aspects of acquisitions, integrations, and due diligence
- Work with advisors on financial and tax due diligence processes
- Identify and execute operational improvements to enhance EBITDA and valuation multiples
Leadership
- Build and lead a high-performing finance team
- Develop strong financial discipline and performance culture across the organisation
- Partner with operational leaders to ensure data-driven decision making
Candidate Profile
- Qualified accountant (ACA qualified only will be considered)
- Proven experience as CFO or Finance Director in a private equity-backed business
- Strong background in healthcare, healthcare services, or healthcare recruitment essential
- Demonstrable experience in scaling high-growth businesses
- Track record of supporting M&A, integrations, and exit processes
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset
- Experience working closely with private equity investors and boards
Personal Attributes
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on leadership style
- Strong communicator able to influence senior stakeholders and investors
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Data-driven with the ability to translate financial insight into strategic action
Opportunity
This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to play a central role in scaling a private equity-backed healthcare business and delivering a successful exit. The successful candidate will have significant exposure to investors and the opportunity to generate meaningful equity value creation.
