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Connecting Private Capital with Senior Finance Professionals
CFO - PE Buy & Build
Remote - Occasional Travel
A privately backed investment group is building a new IT-focused platform, backed by significant equity and a strong acquisition pipeline. The team, made up of experienced entrepreneurs and operators, has a track record of scaling businesses through M&A and organic growth.
They are seeking a CFO to build the finance function, lead integration, and support the business through rapid expansion. The role will work closely with an M&A lead and will evolve as the platform expands internationally.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and deliver a long-term financial strategy aligned with commercial objectives, contributing to wider business planning and decision-making.
* Oversee financial planning cycles, including budgeting, forecasting, liquidity management and scenario modelling.
* Establish scalable, efficient financial processes and systems to support rapid growth and integration of acquired companies.
* Lead financial aspects of acquisitions, including due diligence, valuation, structuring and post-deal integration. Ensure robust financial governance across the group.
* Deliver timely and accurate reporting across internal and external stakeholders, including board reporting, fund valuations and performance analytics.
* Maintain oversight of financial compliance, regulatory obligations and risk frameworks.
* Recruit and lead a high-calibre finance team, fostering a performance culture and supporting career development as the business scales.
About You:
* Significant experience as a CFO, Finance Director or equivalent, ideally within a fast-paced, private equity-backed or acquisitive environment
* Track record of designing and implementing finance functions from inception
* Strong grasp of corporate finance, commercial analysis, and performance metrics
* Big Four audit background preferred (Transaction Services or Investment Banking also interesting)
* Deep knowledge of financial legislation, compliance, and risk management
* Technically strong with excellent forecasting, modelling, and data analysis skills
* Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, CA, CFA) with a strong academic track record
* Experience or interest in the Cyber, Technology or Software sectors
* Highly commercial and strategic thinker with excellent influencing skills
* Self-motivated, hands-on and resilient, thrives in early-stage and high-change environments
* Proven ability to lead complex projects independently and at pace
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Strategy/Planning, Finance, and Accounting/Auditing
Industries
* Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Software Development, and Professional Services
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