Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £140,000 – £160,000 + benefits + potential equity participation
About the Opportunity
We are representing a high-growth, private equity–backed consultancy with an exceptional client portfolio that spans global brands and market-leading organisations. The business is in an exciting post-acquisition phase, delivering high-impact solutions that improve performance, engagement, and operational success for its clients.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded CFO to join the senior leadership team, act as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO and Board, and lead a finance function that is integral to delivering ambitious growth plans.
The Role
As CFO, you will shape and execute the financial strategy, oversee end-to-end finance operations, and drive performance improvement across the organisation. You will play a pivotal role in M&A activity, from due diligence to seamless integration, as well as building the financial infrastructure to support long-term, sustainable growth.
Your remit will also include operational optimisation, capital management, and ensuring that the business is fully prepared for future investment or exit events.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board, and private equity investors
* Lead the financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
* Drive pricing strategy, margin improvement, and cost efficiency
* Oversee robust governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks
* Manage M&A processes, including due diligence, negotiations, and integration
* Build and optimise scalable financial systems, processes, and KPIs
* Partner with operations to ensure delivery efficiency and commercial alignment
* Lead and inspire high-performance, values-led teams
About You:
* Proven track record as a CFO or senior finance leader in a private equity–backed business
* Expertise in post-acquisition integration, operational scaling, and cultural transformation
* Strong commercial acumen, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
* Skilled in pricing strategy, profitability improvement, and performance management
* Demonstrated success in working closely with boards, investors, and senior leadership teams
* Resilient, adaptable, and able to balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery
What’s on Offer:
* A highly influential leadership role during a period of transformation and growth
* The opportunity to work closely with an ambitious CEO and engaged PE investors
* A competitive base salary of £140,000 – £160,000 plus benefits and potential equity participation
Keywords: CFO, Chief Financial Officer, Finance Director, Private Equity, PE-backed, Post-acquisition, M&A, Due Diligence, Integration, Strategic Finance, Commercial Finance, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Pricing Strategy, Profitability, Data-driven Decision Making, Financial Planning, Governance, Risk Management, High-growth Business, London, Consultancy, Professional Services, Transformation, Scale-up, Exit Readiness, Capital Management.
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