At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive financial performance and lead the business through a successful private equity exit.
- Company: PE-backed multisite healthcare business with a focus on growth and value creation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunity to influence strategic decisions.
- Other info: Engage with stakeholders and drive operational efficiency in a dynamic sector.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping the future of healthcare while enhancing your career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with CFO or Finance Director experience in regulated environments.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with a PE-backed multisite healthcare business to appoint a commercially astute and strategic CFO. This is a key leadership role, with responsibility for driving financial performance, supporting continued growth, and ultimately leading the business through a successful private equity exit.
Working closely with the CEO, Board and investors, the CFO will be instrumental in driving value creation, strengthening commercial performance and ensuring the business is well positioned for a future transaction. The business operates within a complex stakeholder environment and maintains long-standing relationships with Local Authorities, NHS Trusts and other public sector commissioning bodies.
The successful candidate will bring experience operating within regulated, publicly funded environments and be comfortable engaging with commissioners, regulators, lenders and investors. As CFO, you will provide the financial and commercial leadership required to support the next phase of growth, strengthening financial controls, enhancing reporting and forecasting capabilities, and driving EBITDA performance, cash generation and operational efficiency across the business.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or ACMA).
- Experience as a CFO or Finance Director within a PE-backed healthcare, social care, specialist education, supported living, children's services, or other outsourced public services business.
- Proven private equity experience, including leading a business through a successful exit or playing a key role in an exit process.
- Strong understanding of public sector funding models, commissioner relationships and regulatory requirements, with experience working alongside Local Authorities, NHS Trusts and other public sector bodies.
- Commercially astute, with a track record of driving EBITDA growth, cash generation and operational improvement.
- Credible leader with the ability to influence at Board level and build strong relationships with investors, lenders and external stakeholders.
Due to the high level of applications, we can only reply to those candidates with relevant experience.
CFO PE Backed Multisite Healthcare business in Manchester employer: Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd
As a leading player in the healthcare sector, this PE-backed multisite business offers an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With a strong focus on financial performance and strategic leadership, employees are empowered to make impactful decisions while collaborating closely with key stakeholders, including Local Authorities and NHS Trusts. The company fosters a culture of innovation and excellence, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in a dynamic and supportive setting.
