Chief Financial Officer
North West England | Private Equity Environment | Multi-Site Growth Business
Our client is a fast-scaling, multi-site consumer services business entering an exciting new phase of growth under incoming private equity ownership. With a strong operational platform already in place, the business is preparing for an ambitious expansion strategy driven by both organic roll‑out and acquisitive growth.
We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join the executive leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the next stage of the journey.
The successful candidate will be a commercially astute and operationally hands‑on CFO with a proven track record in PE‑backed or leveraged environments. Experience within multi‑site, roll‑out, consumer, healthcare, education, retail or leisure sectors would be highly advantageous, particularly where growth through M&A has formed part of the value creation strategy.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading the finance function through a private equity transaction and subsequent growth phase
Partnering closely with investors, CEO and board on strategic planning and value creation
Supporting and executing an active M&A pipeline, including integration activity
Enhancing financial controls, reporting, forecasting and KPI visibility across the group
Driving operational efficiency and scalability across a growing multi‑site platform
Managing banking, covenant and investor relationships
Candidates should demonstrate:
Previous CFO experience within a PE‑backed, leveraged or high‑growth environment
Strong multi‑site operational finance experience
Exposure to buy‑and‑build and M&A integration activityA strategic yet hands‑on leadership style
The ability to operate at pace within a dynamic environment
Professional accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Given the immediacy of the requirement, applicants must be available on short notice, ideally less than one month.
The role is based in the North West of England, with regular on‑site presence expected.
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