CFO PE-backed B2B Technology Business

DealHub Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin Executive Search is partnering with a PE-backed B2B technology business to appoint an experienced CFO to lead the finance function. The role requires a qualified accountant with CFO/FD experience in fast-moving environments and a proven ability to shape finance strategy to drive growth and value creation.

You will work closely with the CEO, Board and investors to influence strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will develop finance systems, processes and teams, oversee planning

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or ACMA).
• Proven CFO or Finance Director experience within a PE-backed B2B technology, software, services, or similarly fast-moving business.
• Demonstrable experience developing finance functions, systems and processes within a growing business.
• Strong commercial understanding, with the ability to use financial information to influence business decisions, support growth initiatives, and provide clear insight to the Board, investors and wider stakeholders.
• Experience supporting M&A activity, including acquisition evaluation, due diligence and integration.
• Hands-on and commercially focused leadership across strategic and operational matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, forecasting, reporting and controls.
• Develop systems, processes and a high-performing finance team to support growth.
• Partner with CEO, Board and investors, contributing to strategic direction and potential M&A opportunities.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Financial analysis

Leadership

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with a PE-backed B2B technology business that has established a strong position in its market and is entering an important stage of development. The business is seeking an experienced CFO to lead the finance function and work closely with the CEO, Board and investors as the business continues to scale.

The CFO will be responsible for ensuring the finance function provides the structure, insight and discipline to support the next stage of growth. This will include overseeing financial planning, forecasting, reporting and controls, whilst continuing to develop the systems, processes and team to build a high-performing finance function that can support the business through its next phase.

Working closely with the CEO and leadership team, the CFO will play a key role in shaping and executing the business strategy, providing commercial insight and challenge across key decisions around growth, investment and resources. The role will have significant exposure to the Board and private equity investors, acting as a key financial and commercial adviser and contributing to the wider strategic direction of the business, including M&A and the identification of opportunities to improve performance and create value.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or ACMA)
• Proven CFO or Finance Director experience within a PE-backed B2B technology, software, services, or similarly fast-moving business
• Demonstrable experience developing finance functions, systems and processes within a growing business
• Strong commercial understanding, with the ability to use financial information to influence business decisions, support growth initiatives, and provide clear insight to the Board, investors and wider stakeholders
• Experience supporting M&A activity, including acquisition evaluation, due diligence and integration
• A hands-on and commercially focused leadership style, with the credibility to operate effectively across both strategic and operational matters