SF Executive are working with a hugely successful (£5m EBITDA plus), private equity backed business in Birmingham to deliver a search for a high calibre, commercially astute and grounded FD / CFO.

The business, within the manufacturing and distribution space is a market leader in it’s field and needs a new CFO to help drive an already highly successful company onto even bigger things.

As well has having a focus on getting the basics right (systems, procedures, reporting, risk management, cash generation) you’ll be a true business partner to a talented CEO and also be the main conduit between the company and its various stakeholders - private equity investors / banks / non execs / the wider Board.

You’ll drive the business to be the very best it can in all areas and ultimately deliver a positive exit for shareholders.

With locations across the UK, we’re taking a pragmatic approach to finding the best and brightest candidates for this role. With flexibility and a willingness to be present on your part, we can consider candidates from across the UK and will also offer a relocation package if necessary.

In an ideal world, you will have been a Group FC, FD or CFO in a standalone or PE backed product business - but we would consider candidates from other sectors if you have the standalone or PE experience - if you have to date been a divisional or subsidiary FD, you’ll need the product sector experience.

Due to the output from our search activity and level of applications expected, we will only be able to get back to relevant candidates - please make sure that when submitting your CV you clearly articulate what your employers did / do to generate revenue, the ownership structure of your current employer, the turnover / EBITDA level and some detail on the size and nature of any transactions / fundraises you’ve been involved in.