Chief Financial Officer

Confidential Opportunity | Chief Financial Officer Privately Owned, High-Performing UK Business | Industrial Services & Equipment | Leamington Spa (Onsite) We've been retained to appoint a Chief Financial Officer for a profitable, privately owned UK business with national reach in the industrial services and equipment sector. The business is in strong shape — turnover approaching £10m, consistently high margins, and a clear trajectory of growth. With a value-realisation event on the horizon over the medium term, this is a pivotal moment to join and shape what comes next. The Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will act as a true strategic partner to the leadership team. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Owning financial strategy, planning and governance across the business
• Building robust financial and performance management frameworks
• Supporting commercial decision-making with clear, data-led insight
• Improving operational predictability and driving process discipline
• Helping transition the business toward a more scalable operating model
• Preparing the business for future investor or buyer scrutiny
• Crafting a compelling narrative around performance and value creation What We're Looking For
• A qualified finance leader with senior SME or mid-market experience
• Background in operationally complex or asset-intensive environments
• Strategically minded but genuinely hands-on — comfortable at all levels
• Experienced working closely with owner-managed or entrepreneurial leadership teams
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence beyond finance What's on Offer
• Competitive executive base salary
• Meaningful participation in long-term value creation If this feels like the right moment in your career, we'd welcome a confidential conversation. Further details will be shared selectively as discussions progress. All applicants must complete The Acuity Measure assessment to be considered for this role.