Chief Financial Officer
London | PE-Backed Digital Infrastructure | Buy & Build
We are seeking an exceptional CFO to join a high-growth, private equity-backed digital infrastructure business headquartered in London.
The business is pursuing an ambitious buy-and-build strategy, with significant M&A planned alongside strong organic growth. The CFO will work closely with the CEO, Board and PE sponsor, playing a critical role in driving value creation and building the platform for the next phase of growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Group finance function, including reporting, controls, planning and treasury.
- Partner with the CEO, Board and PE sponsor on strategy and performance.
- Lead M&A activity, including modelling, due diligence, deal support and post-acquisition integration.
- Build scalable finance processes, systems and teams to support rapid growth.
- Drive cash generation, working capital and capital allocation.
- Develop clear Group KPIs and performance reporting.
- Manage relationships with lenders, auditors, advisers and other stakeholders.
- Support future refinancing and exit activity.
Ideal Candidate
- Proven CFO / FD experience in a PE-backed, acquisitive or high-growth business.
- Strong track record in buy-and-build and M&A.
- Experience in digital infrastructure, telecoms, data centres, fibre, connectivity or related sectors highly desirable.
- Strong commercial, financial and analytical capabilities.
- Comfortable operating at Board and investor level while remaining hands-on.
- Experienced in integrating acquisitions and building scalable finance functions.
- Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a commercially minded CFO to help build a leading digital infrastructure platform and play a central role in its growth, M&A and eventual value realisation.
