Professional Services Chief Financial Officer
Location: London
Salary: £300,000 + package
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The CFO will be responsible for building a best-in-class finance function capable of supporting rapid growth and international expansion. Initially focused on strengthening core finance capabilities, the role will evolve into a strategic leadership position overseeing M&A, integration, and exit readiness.
Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the private equity sponsor, the CFO will act as a strategic partner to the board while maintaining rigorous financial control.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Infrastructure & Controls
- Establish best-in-class financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes
- Implement robust financial controls and governance frameworks aligned with private equity standards
- Ensure accurate, timely reporting to board and investors
Private Equity Partnership & Value Creation
- Partner closely with the CEO and sponsor to deliver the value creation plan
- Drive performance improvement initiatives
- Prepare the business for exit readiness
M&A & Integration
- Lead financial due diligence, deal structuring, and transaction execution
- Support acquisition financing discussions with banks and debt providers
- Oversee post-deal integration to ensure value capture and operational alignment
Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with lenders, auditors, and advisors
- Operate effectively within a high-performance professional services environment
The Right Candidate
Experience & Background
- Proven CFO within a private equity-backed environment
- Demonstrated success in buy-and-build strategies, including due diligence, deal execution, and post-merger integration
- Experience within professional services or people-based businesses
- Track record of preparing businesses for exit
Technical Expertise
- Strong financial modelling, valuation, and deal structuring capabilities
- Deep understanding of PE reporting standards and governance
- Experience implementing ERP and business intelligence systems
- Strong debt and covenant management experience
Leadership & Personal Attributes
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Commercially astute, strategic thinker with operational discipline
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills
This is a rare opportunity to:
- Shape and scale a high-growth professional services platform
- Lead an ambitious international buy-and-build strategy
- Play a central role in value creation and eventual exit
