A privately-backed infrastructure and construction services business needs a CFO who can operate in a cash-sensitive environment, stabilise performance, and help build something worth owning.
The situation
The business operates across multiple service lines in the UK infrastructure sector. It's in a performance recovery phase - cash discipline, forecasting credibility, and project-level financial control are the immediate priorities. The medium-term goal is profitable growth and a strong value creation story. The CFO will report to the CEO and sit on the executive leadership team.
What you'll be doing
- Own the cash position
- Liquidity headroom, lender relationships, working capital discipline
- Fix the forecasting
- Short and medium-term, credible, and trusted by the board
- Get proper visibility on project performance
- Cost-to-complete, margin, commercial risk
- Partner with operational leaders to drive accountability, not just report on it
- Lead the finance function through a period of change
- Capability, not just compliance
- Support refinancing, investor reporting, and future exit preparation
What we need from you
- Real experience in contracting, construction, infrastructure, or utilities, this is non-negotiable
- You've worked in a leveraged, cash-constrained, or turnaround environment before
- Operationally hands-on
- Credible with lenders and boards
