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Client: Finatal
Location: manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
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Job Views: 3
Posted: 26.06.2025
Expiry Date: 10.08.2025
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Job Description: Location: Manchester
Ref: OR010
Finatal are working with a mid-market Private Equity firm to recruit a Group CFO for a new business services buy-and-build based in the North West of England. Currently operating at ~£15m EBITDA they are looking to drive 4x growth over 5 years through extensive UK and European M&A, plus organic growth, and cost synergies.
The role would suit an experienced CFO with an extensive background in M&A heavy Private Equity environments. The ideal candidate will have worked in PE business services companies, with extensive operational complexity and intensity.
Prior experience as a CFO in a PE-backed business is required.
The Role:
Work with the CEO and PE to set and execute rapid growth strategy
Control financial risk, manage debt covenants and bank relationships
Manage the group finance function, including owning consolidation of group accounts
Lead divisional finance directors, set budgets and drive divisional EBITDA improvement
Help identify, execute and integrate bolt-on acquisition opportunities
Drive UK and European expansion through inorganic and organic channels
Requirements:
Track record as a CFO in Private Equity backed businesses is essential
Proven capacity to think strategically for the long term in an M&A heavy environment
Proven ability to manage exceptionally intense operational environments, delegating when needed
Good understanding of the business services sector
Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious mid-market Private Equity company at the start of a new buy and build platform, with a clear plan for growth and a path to exit. Please apply now to find out more.
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