We are exclusively retained to appoint a Chief Financial Officer for a high-growth, private equity-backed consulting and technology-enabled business.
This is a pivotal appointment at a transformative stage in the company's journey. Having scaled rapidly and established an international presence, the business is now entering its next phase of growth following recent investment. Working closely with an experienced CEO, leadership team, and investors, the CFO will play a critical role in professionalising the finance function, driving commercial performance, and supporting long-term value creation.
This opportunity offers the chance to step into a truly strategic CFO role within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and help shape the business through its next phase of growth and eventual exit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the financial strategy, planning, and performance management of a high-growth business operating a project-based revenue model.
- Partner closely with the CEO, leadership team, and investors to support strategic decision-making and drive sustainable growth.
- Develop and enhance best-in-class FP&A capabilities, including financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting, and KPI reporting.
- Manage investor and board relationships, delivering insightful reporting, performance analysis, and a compelling financial narrative.
- Build and scale the finance function, transitioning from outsourced support to a high-performing in-house team.
- Establish robust governance, controls, and reporting processes aligned with private equity best practice.
- Drive operational finance improvements, including utilisation reporting, project profitability analysis, and working capital optimisation.
- Support commercial initiatives across pricing strategy, sales pipeline management, and client growth opportunities.
- Act as a trusted business partner to the leadership team, balancing ambitious growth objectives with financial discipline.
Reward
The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive base salary, performance-related bonus, and meaningful equity participation aligned with the achievement of value-creation milestones.
