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 ideal for a commercially driven finance leader.
- Why this job: Be a key player in transforming and scaling a thriving business.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in PE-backed professional services and M&A.
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.
CFO PE Backed Buy and Build Professional Services business in England 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
