Interim CFO for PE-Backed SaaS | Carve-Out & Growth

Talantir; Lyon; Presencial; EUR 180 000 - 260 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Finatal is seeking an Interim CFO to lead a critical transformation for a PE-backed SaaS business in France, based in Lyon. The role focuses on executing a financial carve-out, establishing a scalable finance function, and delivering robust reporting to the CEO and PE sponsors.

You will drive strategic decision-making, implement advanced forecasting and KPI frameworks, and actively support M&A activity in a high-growth environment.

Qualificações

• Proven experience as CFO or senior finance leader in a SaaS business.
• Prior experience in a private equity-backed company is essential.
• Experience working in businesses with revenues exceeding €100M preferred.
• Strong track record in carve-outs, separations, or complex corporate transitions.
• Alternatively, significant experience in aggressive buy-and-build or M&A-driven environments.
• Comfortable operating in high-growth, fast-moving environments with demanding stakeholders.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to build credibility quickly.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the financial carve-out process, ensuring a smooth transition to a standalone entity
• Build and establish a robust finance function, systems, and reporting infrastructure
• Partner closely with the CEO and private equity sponsors to drive strategic decision-making
• Develop high-quality board reporting, forecasting, and KPI frameworks typical of PE-backed environments
• Support M&A activity as part of a potential buy-and-build strategy

Conhecimentos

CFO experience

PE experience

M&A experience

Leadership

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Finatal is seeking an Interim CFO to lead a critical transformation for a PE-backed SaaS business in France, based in Lyon. The role focuses on executing a financial carve-out, establishing a scalable finance function, and delivering robust reporting to the CEO and PE sponsors.

You will drive strategic decision-making, implement advanced forecasting and KPI frameworks, and actively support M&A activity in a high-growth environment.