Chief Financial Officer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£75,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1131 (74% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £75,100, and Stanton House is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1131 Financial managers and directors Most likely code | £52,600 Clears | £60,100 Clears | £67,600 Clears | £75,100 Clears |
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Also possible | £34,500 Clears | £39,400 Clears | £44,300 Clears | £49,200 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Chief Financial Officer
PE-Backed | High Growth | Professional Services
Location: South West | Hybrid
Contract; Permanent
Job Reference: 32939
The Company
We are working with a high-growth, highly profitable private equity-backed business operating within the professional services sector.
With a strong regional market position, an entrepreneurial leadership team and a clear value-creation strategy, this is an opportunity for a CFO to play a genuinely influential role in the next stage of the company's development.
The Role
The business is looking for a commercially minded, analytically driven CFO who can combine strong financial control with a genuine understanding of how the business operates and makes money.
A major part of the mandate will be developing the company's data and analytical capability. The business has significant operational data, and the CFO will be responsible for bringing this together into a clear single source of truth.
You will work closely with the CEO, Directors and Board to turn data into insight, challenge performance and support better commercial decision-making.
Alongside this, you will have full ownership of the finance function, including:
- Management accounts, forecasting, budgeting and cash flow
- Board and investor reporting
- Financial modelling and scenario planning
- WIP, working capital and cash conversion
- Financial controls, audit, tax and compliance
- Leading and developing the finance team
- Supporting strategic growth initiatives and investment decisions
- Working closely with the PE investor on value creation and exit readiness
The Opportunity
This is a particularly interesting role for a CFO who wants to be close to the business rather than operating purely through a finance team.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Help shape the next phase of a high-growth business
About You
We are looking for a high-calibre finance leader who combines technical strength, commercial thinking and strong analytical capability.
You will ideally have:
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification
- Proven CFO/FD-level experience in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
- Previous experience within a PE-backed business
- Experience with people-based businesses preferred but not essential
- Strong financial control and an absolute focus on accuracy
- Excellent analytical and data skills
- Experience developing reporting, dashboards or data infrastructure
- The ability to understand and articulate business drivers and unit economics
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- A hands-on approach and willingness to get into the detail
- The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders constructively
If you meet the above criteria, please apply below. We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Stanton House, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Financial managers and directors (SOC 1131) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~395k in sample- Middle half £50,856–115,596
- Median £75,972
- Going rate £75,100
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £52,600–67,600
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Stanton House holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1131 going rate of £75,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.