Chief Financial Officer – Buy & Build Platform | Cybersecurity Sector | PE Backed
Location: Remote with travel
Compensation: Competitive + Equity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven and strategically minded Chief Financial Officer to join a newly launched buy and build platform in the cybersecurity sector. Backed by a successful private equity fund with a proven track record, the business is set to acquire and scale a group of complementary businesses across the UK and internationally.
With plans to complete over 30 acquisitions in the next five years, the aim is to build a market-leading group generating over £30m in annual EBITDA. This is a rare chance to shape the financial infrastructure of a high-growth, private equity-backed business from inception and play a critical role in its strategic direction and execution.
The Opportunity:
As CFO, you will take full ownership of the finance function from day one, overseeing everything from systems, reporting and compliance to M&A, integration planning and investor relations. You’ll work closely with the CEO and private equity sponsors to deliver the growth strategy, while also building and leading a high-performing finance team to support scale.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the financial strategy to support rapid growth and international expansion
- Build best-in-class financial processes, controls, and systems
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis
- Manage M&A activity, including due diligence, valuation and integration
- Oversee preparation of financial reporting, board packs and fund reporting
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and risk management frameworks
- Build and develop a high-calibre finance team aligned with the growth trajectory
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proven track record as a CFO or Finance Director in a high-growth or PE-backed environment
- Strong experience in cybersecurity, software or professional services businesses
- Strong grounding in corporate finance, M&A, and integration planning
- Comfortable building finance functions and systems from the ground up
- ACA/CA qualified, with a Big 4 background and strong academic record
- Excellent data analysis, forecasting and financial modelling skills
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence at board level
- A hands-on self-starter with the ambition and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
If you meet the above criteria, please apply below. Due to a high number of applicants, we shall be unable to respond to all unsuccessful individuals.
