Interim Chief Financial Officer
Contract Type: Interim (12-month contract)
Location: Kent – Hybrid (3-4 days per week in the office)
Start Date: ASAP
Day Rate: £1,250 - £1,500 (potential to increase for the right candidate)
A PE-backed services business is seeking an experienced Interim CFO to support the business through a critical exit process. With EBITDA of c.£5m, the company is entering a key phase and requires a commercially astute finance leader to drive the transaction and work closely with investors and senior leadership.
This is a high-impact role partnering directly with the CEO and private equity stakeholders to manage the end-to-end exit process, while ensuring the finance function operates effectively throughout.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the business through a full private equity exit process from preparation to completion.
- Partner closely with the CEO to deliver transaction objectives and maximise value.
- Manage due diligence processes, ensuring high-quality, timely information flow.
- Act as the primary point of contact for external advisors, including corporate finance, legal, and diligence providers.
- Oversee and support a small finance team, ensuring continuity of day-to-day operations.
- Prepare and present financial information for investors, buyers, and stakeholders.
- Drive timelines, coordination, and overall execution of the transaction process.
To Be Suitable
- Proven track record delivering successful PE exits in a CFO capacity.
- Strong experience managing due diligence and working with external advisors.
- Background in PE-backed or investor-led environments.
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to manage both strategic and operational priorities.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly at CEO and investor level.
- Calm under pressure with the ability to operate effectively in high-stakes environments.
A compelling opportunity for a seasoned Interim CFO to lead a high-profile transaction and play a pivotal role in delivering a successful exit.
Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to all unsuccessful candidates.
