Chief Financial Officer

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week in Manchester

About the Company

We are a high-growth, private equity-backed SaaS company, poised for significant expansion through organic growth and M&A activity. With a strong recurring revenue model and an ambitious leadership team, we are looking for a commercially astute CFO to drive financial strategy, operational efficiency, and investor relations as we scale.

The Role

As CFO, you will be a key strategic partner to the CEO and board, leading all financial aspects of the business. You will play a pivotal role in M&A transactions, fundraising, and investor management, while ensuring best-in-class financial operations to support continued SaaS growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the financial strategy to support rapid growth and profitability.
• Lead all aspects of M&A, including deal origination, due diligence, execution, and post-merger integration.
• Partner with private equity investors, providing clear financial insights and ensuring strong relationships.
• Drive SaaS-specific financial metrics (ARR, LTV/CAC, churn, etc.) and ensure data-driven decision-making.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to optimize capital allocation and cash flow.
• Strengthen financial reporting, controls, and compliance frameworks to support scalable growth.
• Work closely with the CEO and leadership team on business strategy, pricing models, and market expansion.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, embedding best practices in financial operations.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance leader within a PE-backed SaaS business.
• Strong track record in M&A, including deal structuring, due diligence, and integration.
• Deep understanding of SaaS business models, including ARR, retention, and unit economics.
• Experience working with private equity investors, with a strong grasp of capital structures and value creation.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to influence and challenge at board level.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to scale finance teams in a fast-growing environment.

What’s on Offer

• A pivotal role in shaping the future of a high-growth SaaS business.
• Hybrid working – 3 days per week in Manchester.
• Opportunity to lead M&A strategy and private equity interactions in a scaling environment.