CFO PE-Backed B2B Services Business
- Permanent
Bedfordshire
The details
Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with a dynamic, PE-backed B2B services in search for an ambitious CFO. This individual will be instrumental in preparing the business for a successful sale, while also shaping the strategic direction to ensure sustainable growth and value creation beyond the exit.
This is a remarkable opportunity to step into an autonomous CFO role. While our client seeks an experienced CFO, they are also uniquely open to candidates making their first transition into a PE-backed CFO position. This includes Divisional Finance Directors, Heads of Finance, or Financial Controllers who are prepared to embrace a more independent and strategic leadership role.
Responsibilities:
- Assume full responsibility for the finance function, implementing systems, processes, and controls to support business growth.
- Work closely with the CEO to develop, execute, and evaluate the overarching business strategy.
- Contribute to executive-level decision-making with incisive performance analysis, rigorous forecasting, and insightful reporting.
- Establish comprehensive systems, controls, KPIs, and dashboards.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of board packs to support strategic ambitions.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA), preferably Chartered.
- Experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or Finance Director, seeking to step into a CFO role within a growing PE-backed business.
- Proven expertise in managing daily finance operations within a scaling business.
- Demonstrated success in leading transactions through to a potential sale.
- Track record of implementing robust financial systems, processes, and controls.
- Strong communication skills paired with exceptional commercial acumen.
Please note that due to the high volume of applicants only successful candidates will be contacted with further information about this role.
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Marks Sattin office.
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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
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