Chief Financial Officer (Buy & Build)

Competitive salary + bonus + compelling equity participation

Our client is a founder-led B2B business entering an exciting new phase of growth following recent investment from a private equity partner.

With a strong market position, ambitious growth plans, and a highly entrepreneurial culture, the business is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join the leadership team and help drive value creation over the coming years.

This is a pivotal appointment for a commercially minded CFO who has successfully scaled and exited a private equity-backed business before. The successful candidate will bring deep experience of executing a buy-and-build strategy, combining strategic leadership with strong operational and integration capability.

Working closely with the Founder, Board, and investors, the CFO will play a central role in shaping the acquisition strategy and leading the financial and operational integration of multiple businesses as the platform scales.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with the Founder and private equity sponsors to deliver the strategic growth agenda
Lead all financial operations, reporting, forecasting, and performance management across the group
Build a scalable finance infrastructure capable of supporting rapid expansion
Drive the execution of an ambitious buy-and-build programme, with responsibility for acquiring and integrating 7–10 businesses over the investment cycle
Play a leading role in acquisition identification, commercial evaluation, due diligence, transaction execution, and post-deal integration
Develop and implement a repeatable integration playbook to ensure operational alignment and value creation across acquired businesses
Lead banking, investor, and stakeholder relationships throughout the growth journey
Support the business through to a successful future exit event

Candidate Profile

Proven CFO experience within a private equity-backed environment
Track record of scaling and ultimately exiting a PE-backed business successfully
Extensive buy-and-build experience, including leading multiple acquisitions from identification through to integration
Demonstrable experience building and executing integration frameworks and value creation plans
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on where required
Credible Board-level operator with experience engaging investors, lenders, and external advisors
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a founder-led environment
ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified preferred

This opportunity will suit an ambitious, high-calibre CFO who enjoys building businesses, leading through change, and creating long-term value within an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment.

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