Chief Financial Officer | PE-Backed | People Services SF Executive is partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed people services business to appoint a commercially driven and strategically minded Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-growth organisation with offices across the UK, a strong leadership team, and a compelling value creation plan underpinned by strategic M&A. The Opportunity Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the PE investors, the CFO will play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of the business, with a specific focus on: Delivering high-quality, insightful financial leadership across a multi-site operation Leading and executing a well-developed M&A agenda, including due diligence, deal execution, and integration Driving performance improvements across finance, operations, and commercial functions Preparing the business for a successful private equity exit in the coming years Personal Specification We are seeking a high-impact CFO who thrives in a dynamic, private equity environment. You will have: Prior experience as CFO in a PE-backed business A proven track record of leading M&A transactions, including post-deal integration The ability to act as a true business partner to the CEO, board, and investors Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills A commercial mindset and the resilience required in a fast-paced, evolving setting The Package Base Salary: £150,000 – £225,000 (dependent on experience) Bonus Equity participation: Significant wealth creation potential Flexible working with regular access to UK-wide offices, including Cambridgeshire