Chief Digital Information Officer (Permanent)

Role: Chief Information Officer Salary: £180,000, bonus & equity Finatal is partnered with a Pharmaceuticals Business that was recently bought by a Mid-Market Private Equity Firm and has since grown x2 in size through a mixture of organic/in-organic growth. They are now looking for a CIO, to drive a Digital and Technological Transformation across ERP, Data, and Security. Reporting into the CEO, you will play a pivotal part in shaping their future and leading them toward a successful Private Equity exit. You will act as a pragmatic and commercially astute leader, guiding the evolution of their IT landscape to support rapid growth. Develop and execute a robust IT strategy aligned with both our ongoing growth and future acquisitions, driving forward digital transformation initiatives. Lead and mentor a high-performing, lean IT team, ensuring both backend stability and frontend innovation. Oversee IT Operations, including infrastructure, networking, and security, managing third-party vendors to deliver world-class services. Take full accountability for Data Management, including Master Data Management, enabling the business to harness data and insights for competitive advantage. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend their implementation where they add value. Minimum of 3 years of experience in an IT leadership role, with at least 10 years of relevant experience, particularly in driving digital transformation. A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering. Proven expertise in exploiting data insights, business intelligence, and advanced analytics. Strong experience in ERP and CRM functions (e.g., SAP, Dynamics, Oracle, Salesforce) with a track record of building and integrating scalable platforms. Solid understanding of IT architecture and infrastructure, with experience developing models based on The Enterprise Framework. Hands-on approach to problem-solving with the ability to switch between detailed technical discussions and strategic commercial planning. Extensive experience managing teams using both waterfall and agile methodologies. Full ownership of IT department budgets (opex and capex).