Chief Financial Officer
Private Equity-Backed Consumer business
Location: London
Renumeration: £200,000 per annum + equity participation
JI2407
The Opportunity
Finatal is partnering with a rapidly scaling, private equity-backed consumer platform operating across the UK and Europe. The business has created a market-leading subscription model that provides customers with affordable access to premium physical products through a flexible membership offering.
Combining technology, logistics and refurbishment capability, the company has built a highly differentiated circular economy platform that extends asset lifecycles, improves accessibility for consumers and delivers meaningful environmental impact. The business serves tens of thousands of customers, operates internationally and is entering an exciting phase of growth as it executes its next strategic chapter.
With strong investor backing, a proven model and significant market opportunity ahead, the business is now seeking an outstanding CFO to help drive scale, optimise capital efficiency and prepare the company for a future exit event.
The Role
As Chief Financial Officer, you will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and a trusted strategic partner to the CEO, Board and shareholders.
The role extends beyond finance and will encompass governance, legal, compliance, people and corporate administration. You will be responsible for ensuring the organisation has the financial discipline, controls and infrastructure required to support continued international expansion while maximising shareholder value.
A critical aspect of the position will be supporting the execution of the company's three-year strategic plan and helping prepare the business for a successful liquidity event. The successful candidate will bring prior experience from high-growth, investor-backed environments and will have played a significant role in delivering an exit, recapitalisation or other major shareholder value event.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a commercially focused CFO with the credibility, gravitas and strategic capability to operate at Board level within a fast-scaling, investor-backed business.
Essential Experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Previous CFO or senior finance leadership experience within a private equity-backed business.
- Proven track record in high-growth environments, including periods of rapid scaling and organisational development.
- Significant experience managing debt facilities, lender relationships and complex funding structures.
- Experience within asset-intensive operating models where working capital, inventory, leased assets or asset financing are critical drivers of value.
- Demonstrable success supporting an exit, recapitalisation, refinancing or major value creation event.
- Strong Board, investor and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to provide both support and constructive challenge to founders, CEOs and shareholders.
Highly Desirable
- Experience within subscription, leasing, rental or consumer finance businesses.
- Exposure to international operations and multi-jurisdictional structures.
- Experience leading M&A transactions and post-deal integration.
- Familiarity with regulated environments.
