CFO PE-Backed B2B Technology Business

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing B2B technology-enabled business in the UK is seeking a CFO to professionalise its finance function as it scales. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in financial planning, governance, and operational leadership within a high-growth, PE-backed environment. This role requires a hands-on leader capable of influencing strategic decisions at the executive and board levels.

Qualifications

• Experience as a CFO or Finance Director in a PE-backed and/or tech-enabled business.
• Proven track record of building and scaling finance functions in high-growth environments.
• Comfortable working in a founder-led, entrepreneurial setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a best-in-class finance function.
• Provide strategic insight across budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Contribute to strategic planning and investor engagement.

Skills

Financial planning

KPI frameworks

Operational reporting

Hands-on leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)

Job description

Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with a fast-growing, PE-backed B2B technology-enabled business entering a new phase of scale. With strong market traction and a clear strategy for expansion, the business is seeking a commercially focused CFO to professionalise the finance function and support its next stage of growth.

In this critical role, the CFO will lead the development of a best-in-class finance function. Key priorities include building out the team, implementing scalable systems and processes, and establishing robust financial controls. The CFO will provide strategic insight across budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, while also embedding KPIs and data-driven reporting to support decision-making across the business.

You will also act as a key partner to the CEO and Board, contributing to strategic planning, value creation, and investor engagement. The role includes oversight of governance, risk, compliance, and support for future fundraising or M&A activity.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA).
• Experienced CFO or Finance Director in a PE-backed and/or tech-enabled business
• Proven track record of building and scaling finance functions in high-growth environments
• Strong command of financial planning, KPI frameworks, and operational reporting
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to influence at Board and investor level
• Comfortable working at pace in a founder-led, entrepreneurial setting

Due to the high level of applications, we can only respond to candidates with relevant experience.

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