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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