Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with a PE-backed business with revenue of £50m, in search of a commercially minded CFO to lead its financial transformation. With strong investor backing and a clear strategy, the business is entering a pivotal phase where the CFO will play a central role in professionalising finance, enhancing performance, and positioning the company for accelerated growth and value creation.
This is a hands-on opportunity ideal for a CFO who thrives in change environments and enjoys working closely with investors and management teams to deliver lasting impact.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with the CEO and PE investors to deliver a transformation programme aligned with long-term value creation objectives.
- Strengthen financial planning, controls, and reporting to private equity best practice standards.
- Drive cash management discipline and operational efficiency, enabling reinvestment in growth.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking through improved KPI frameworks.
- Support strategic initiatives including targeted acquisitions and a Buy & Build growth strategy.
- Build strong relationships with banks, investors, and other stakeholders to support the business\'s ambitions.
- Develop and mentor the finance team, embedding a culture of excellence and accountability.
The ideal candidate:
- A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA).
- Proven CFO or Finance Director experience in a PE-backed or transformation-focused environment.
- Strong track record of delivering business change, whether through performance improvement, restructuring, or growth strategies.
- Skilled at balancing hands-on operational detail with strategic decision-making.
- Energetic, pragmatic, and collaborative, with the gravitas to operate effectively at Board, investor, and operational level.
For enquiries regarding this opportunity, please contact our Executive Search Team at markssattin.executive.search@markssattin.com
Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
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