At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and drive growth through acquisitions in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a Private Equity-backed Professional Services business with ambitious goals.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunity for professional growth, and a chance to shape the future.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with opportunities for significant career advancement.
- Why this job: Be a key player in transforming a growing business and making impactful decisions.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in PE-backed businesses and strong M&A skills.
The predicted salary is between 69750 - 85250 £ per year.
Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with a Private Equity-backed Professional Services business on an exciting Buy & Build platform.
We are seeking a commercially driven CFO to partner with the Board in delivering an ambitious growth strategy through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
This is a hands-on, strategic role with responsibility for professionalising the finance function, strengthening governance and developing scalable systems to support continued growth and acquisition pipeline.
The ideal candidate will be a CFO with experience in PE-backed professional services businesses, ideally within a buy-and-build or similar roll-up environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is motivated by the opportunity to build, integrate and transform a growing business.
The ideal candidate for this role: A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA).
Previous experience working as the number one finance leader in a PE-backed business, and experience within a professional services or adjacent roll-up or similar environment.
Experience supporting the transition of a Founder led business into a more professionalised environment, including strengthening governance, reporting, systems and processes.
Strong M&A experience, ideally including acquisition evaluation, financial due diligence, deal execution, integration and post-acquisition optimisation.
Highly analytical, commercially astute and technically strong, with excellent attention to detail.
Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to operate at pace and drive change.
Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15
CFO PE Backed Buy and Build Professional Services business employer: Marks Sattin Executive Search
Join a dynamic PE-backed Industrial Services business that values hands-on leadership and strategic vision. With operations across the UK and Europe, this company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, offering unique opportunities to influence financial strategy and drive value creation. As a CFO, you will be at the forefront of shaping the finance function while enjoying the benefits of working in a supportive environment that encourages innovation and operational excellence.
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Marks Sattin Executive Search Recruitment Team
