CFO PE-Backed Environmental Services business

Marks Sattin - Executive Search; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a commercially minded CFO to drive financial leadership and operational improvements. This pivotal role involves shaping financial strategy, enhancing controls, and supporting long-term planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, particularly within PE-backed or privately owned businesses, and will demonstrate a hands-on, pragmatic approach. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact through well-managed transformation and financial discipline in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in CFO roles.
• Strong track record in financial process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute financial strategy for the business.
• Oversee day-to-day financial management and enhance reporting.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Financial Strategy

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or ACMA)

Job description

Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with a PE-Backed Environmental Services business that is entering a new phase of stability and operational focus. As the business continues to evolve under private equity ownership, it is seeking a commercially minded CFO to provide strong financial leadership and drive operational improvements across the business

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the senior leadership team and investors, the CFO will be responsible for shaping and executing the financial strategy, overseeing day-to-day financial management, and enhancing controls, reporting, and forecasting. This is a key role focused on building financial maturity within the business, ensuring the finance function can support both current operations and long-term planning.

The CFO will also lead the development of robust management information, streamline systems and processes, and support the wider team in delivering the business plan. A steady, pragmatic approach is required-someone comfortable in a hands-on environment, with the experience to professionalise the finance function without over-engineering it.

This is a value-focused role, offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact through steady, well-managed transformation and financial discipline.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or ACMA), preferably chartered.
• Have experience as a CFO or senior finance leader in a PE-backed or privately owned business, ideally within the B2B or services sectors.
• Demonstrate a strong track record in improving financial processes, controls, and reporting.
• Be commercially aware, with the ability to contribute to wider business planning and decision-making.
• Be a confident, hands-on leader with excellent communication skills and a collaborative, down-to-earth approach.

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

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