At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategies and drive performance across portfolio companies.
- Company: Top European Private Equity firm with a focus on value creation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on innovation and transformation.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on financial performance and value creation in diverse companies.
- Qualifications: Extensive finance leadership experience and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 168750 - 206250 £ per year.
Our client, a leading European Private Equity firm, is looking for an experienced Finance leader to support the Funds portfolio companies (revenues typically €20m–€600m). This role will work closely with portfolio company leadership teams to drive performance across the Finance function, strengthen financial operating models, and unlock value creation levers throughout the investment lifecycle.
Key Aspects to the Role:
- Partner with portfolio company CEOs and CFOs to define and execute the Finance value creation roadmap, anchored in the equity story and translated into EBITDA, its underlying drivers, and measurable transformation outcomes.
- Assess and upgrade the Finance operating model, organisation, processes, systems and talent across portfolio companies.
- Drive performance management discipline: KPIs, dashboards, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly business reviews to enable data-driven decision-making.
- Strengthen cash management, working capital optimisation, capital allocation and debt monitoring in coordination with the PE Fund.
- Lead Finance readiness for value-creating events: 100-day plans post-acquisition.
Wanted: Chief Financial Officer employer: Alex Partners
At Alex Partners, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a leading private equity firm in the UK, we offer exceptional growth opportunities for professionals looking to make a significant impact in product strategy and AI integration. Our commitment to mentorship and collaboration ensures that every team member can develop their skills while contributing to the success of our portfolio companies.
