Chief Financial Officer – PE-Backed Buy & Build SaaS | Governance, Risk & Compliance |

We are partnering with a private-equity-backed, high-growth SaaS platform operating in the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) market. The business generates approximately £65m of revenue, has a strong recurring revenue base, and is executing an active buy-and-build strategy to create a scaled, global software leader.

Following recent follow-on PE investment, the business is entering its next phase of growth; focused on platform integration, operational discipline, and scalable financial ifunction. We are hiring a CFO to partner closely with the CEO (Founder) and Board to professionalize the finance function, support acquisition-led growth, and strengthen commercial decision-making across the group.

The Opportunity

Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board during a period of accelerated growth
Support investment decision-making, capital allocation, and long-term value creation
Build and lead a scalable finance function capable of supporting a multi-entity SaaS group
Bring clarity and commercial rigor to pricing, unit economics, and performance management

Growth & M&A

Lead the financial side of acquisitions, from evaluation and diligence through to integration
Build a repeatable approach to buying and integrating businesses
Work with the leadership team on organic growth and product investment choices
Make sure the business is financially ready to scale through acquisition

Cash, Forecasting & Insight

Own forecasting, cashflow, and scenario planning
Keep clear visibility on cash runway, leverage, and headroom
Produce clear, decision-useful reporting for the Board and investors across ARR, margins, unit economics, and key SaaS metrics

Commercial Finance

Provide hands-on financial leadership in a subscription-based SaaS business
Improve margins, cost control, and operating leverage as the business grows
Partner with sales, product, and operations on pricing, deal economics, and profitability

Reporting, Systems & Controls

Ensure timely, accurate reporting across the group
Own audits, tax, and statutory reporting, working closely with external advisers
Improve finance systems, data quality, and integration following acquisitions
Put consistent controls and reporting in place across the platform

Leading the Function

Build and develop a strong, scalable finance team
Embed financial discipline and commercial thinking across the business
Be a trusted member of the leadership team during a period of change and growth

What We’re Looking For

Proven CFO experience in a PE-backed SaaS or recurring-revenue software business
Strong buy-and-build experience, including M&A execution and post-acquisition integration
Track record of scaling finance functions in complex, multi-entity environments
Experience working closely with PE sponsors and Boards
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, change-driven environments
Exposure to US and/or international markets preferred

If you are a commercially minded, PE-experienced SaaS CFO who thrives in buy-and-build environments, this represents a compelling opportunity to play a central role in scaling and shaping a market-leading GRC software platform.

£180 – £220k, EBITDA bonus, generous equity.

The role will mostly be based in London but you should expect international travel.

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