Interim Chief Financial Officer
B2B Services | Exit-Focused | 6-9 Months | London
A well-established B2B services business, back by private equity, is seeking an experienced Interim CFO to lead the finance function through a critical 6 - 9 month exit process. This is a high-impact, board-facing role for a commercially sharp finance leader who has been here before, and knows exactly what it takes to get a business across the line.
The Role
Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the PE sponsor, you will own the financial narrative and ensure the business is positioned to achieve maximum value at exit. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Owning and maintaining a robust, investor-ready three-statement financial model, ensuring it is clean, credible, and defensible under scrutiny
- Building a compelling story behind the numbers - articulating unit economics, growth drivers, and margin dynamics in a way that resonates with acquirers and their advisors
- Leading the finance team through a period of heightened activity, providing clear direction, stability, and pace
- Acting as the primary finance interface for the M&A process - supporting due diligence, working with advisors, and managing information requests with precision and speed
- Partnering with the CEO and board to shape and stress-test the equity story
- Identifying and resolving any financial or reporting issues that could create friction in the process
The Person
You will be a seasoned finance professional with a track record that speaks for itself in exit environments. Specifically, we are looking for:
- Demonstrable, hands-on experience of taking a business through a full PE-backed exit on the sell side
- Deep technical capability across financial modelling, management accounts, and reporting
- The commercial instinct to translate numbers into narrative - for both internal leadership and external buyers
- Strong leadership presence, with the ability to bring a finance team with you under pressure
- Comfortable operating at pace in a lean, hands-on environment - this is not a delegator's role
The Details
- Duration: 6 - 9 months
- Start: ASAP / immediate availability preferred
Interested?
If you have the exit credentials and are available to move quickly, we'd like to hear from you.
