Chief Financial Officer
PE-Backed SaaS Business
Location: Manchester
Renumeration: £140,000 + Bonus + Equity
JI2807
Finatal is partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed SaaS business headquartered in Manchester in its search for a Chief Financial Officer.
With a strong product offering, loyal customer base and recurring revenue model, the business has established a solid platform for growth and is now entering a critical value creation phase. Backed by an ambitious private equity investor, the company is targeting a doubling of ARR over the next two years, alongside continued operational maturity and preparation for an eventual exit.
As CFO, you will work closely with the CEO, Board and investors to execute the growth strategy, build best-in-class financial processes and provide the commercial insight required to scale successfully. This is an outstanding opportunity for a high-calibre finance leader looking to step into their first CFO role within a PE-backed environment.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the CEO and Board to deliver the business plan and value creation agenda.
- Lead all aspects of financial strategy, planning, forecasting and performance analysis.
- Own investor, lender and Board reporting, providing clear visibility on business performance and key growth metrics.
- Develop and enhance SaaS reporting, KPI frameworks and financial modelling capabilities.
- Drive improvements in operational efficiency, profitability and cash generation.
- Build scalable systems, controls and processes to support continued growth.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning cycles.
- Support strategic initiatives including M&A opportunities, fundraising and exit preparation.
- Recruit, develop and mentor a high-performing finance team.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Currently operating as a Finance Director, VP Finance, Head of Finance or similar senior finance leadership position.
- Strong understanding of SaaS business models and metrics, including ARR, MRR, NRR, churn, CAC, LTV and revenue retention.
- Experience working in a high-growth, investor-backed environment.
- Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to influence strategic decision-making.
- Strong financial planning, modelling and reporting capabilities.
- Ambitious individual seeking a first-time CFO opportunity with significant equity upside.
- Previous experience working in a venture capital or private equity backed business
