Zanda is an executive search partner working exclusively with high-growth startups and scale-ups, supporting their growth through senior talent. Zanda partners with VCs, PEs, Founders, CEOs, and CFOs to deliver key senior appointments on a permanent, interim, or fractional basis.
Zanda is partnering with a high-growth, PE-backed SaaS business in the North West as it enters a critical phase: preparing for exit. The business has a strong, capable Finance Director in place and is now looking to appoint an Interim / Fractional CFO to provide senior financial leadership, strategic oversight, and transaction experience through to exit.
This is a hands-on, value-driving role, working closely with the FD, CEO and PE sponsor.
You will:
Lead exit readiness across the finance function
Strengthen management reporting, forecasting, and KPI packs
Own and refine the equity story and investor narrative
Prepare for and support vendor due diligence
Review and stress-test financial models and growth assumptions
Act as a trusted partner to management and the PE house
You’ll bring:
Proven CFO or senior FD experience within SaaS / recurring revenue models
Strong track record in PE-backed environments, including successful exits
Experience working on an interim or fractional basis
A collaborative approach, with the ability to support and elevate an FD
Commercial mindset with strong attention to detail
Location: North West (hybrid; some on-site presence required)
Commitment: Fractional / interim (c. 2–3 days per week)
Duration: 6–9 months (likely through exit)
Start: ASAP
Day rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
This is a high-impact opportunity to materially influence value at exit for a PE-backed SaaS business at a pivotal moment.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
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