CFO PE-Backed International Consumer-Facing Business

Marks Sattin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with an International PE-backed, multi-site consumer-facing business seeking a CFO to partner with the CEO and senior leadership. The role leads the finance function across the group, shaping strategy, planning, forecasting and governance for growth and a potential exit.

The ideal candidate is a fully qualified ACA/ACCA/ACMA with proven PE-backed CFO experience, capable of influencing at board level and delivering robust financial controls in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA).
• Seasoned CFO with experience in PE-backed multi-site consumer-facing business.
• Track record of supporting significant growth and expansion.
• Commercially astute with board and investor influence.
• Experience in fast-paced, evolving business with ambitious expansion.
• Hands-on, resilient and adaptable leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function across the group, shaping financial strategy, planning, forecasting and reporting.
• Advise the CEO and senior leadership with insight and challenge on commercial and operational decisions.
• Ensure robust financial controls, governance and reporting across the group.
• Drive systems, processes, reporting and management information development across multiple sites.
• Contribute to strategic and corporate initiatives and prepare for potential exit.
• Collaborate with CEO, investors and stakeholders to support financial performance and efficiency.

Skills

CFO experience

Financial governance

Strategic leadership

Board influence

PE exposure

Commercial acumen

Multi-site ops

Change management

Education

ACA/ACCA/ACMA

Job description

Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with an International PE-backed, multi-site consumer-facing business of significant scale in the search for a CFO to work closely alongside the CEO and senior leadership team. The business has an ambitious plan for further expansion and is entering an important phase of development, with a future exit event on the horizon.

The CFO will provide senior financial leadership across the group, overseeing financial strategy, planning, forecasting, and reporting. Acting as a key adviser to the CEO, they will provide insight and challenge across commercial and operational decision-making, whilst ensuring the business maintains strong financial controls and governance.

As the business continues to develop and expand, the CFO will lead the finance function and support the continued development of systems, processes, reporting, and management information across a complex, multi-site operation. They will also be involved in a range of strategic and corporate initiatives as the business progresses through its next phase.

You will work closely with the senior leadership team to support financial performance, improve efficiencies, and provide clear financial insight across the business. You will also work alongside the CEO, investors, and wider stakeholders in preparation for the future exit event.

The Ideal Candidate

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA)
• Seasoned CFO with proven experience within a PE-backed multi-site business consumer-facing business of scale
• Track record of supporting significant growth and expansion
• Commercially astute, with the ability to influence at board and investor level
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, evolving business with ambitious expansion plans
• A hands-on, resilient, and adaptable leadership style

Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.