CFO PE-Backed Multisite Education business

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A PE-backed multisite education business in High Wycombe seeks a strategic CFO to lead financial operations and enhance financial performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in a PE-backed environment and be capable of managing complex stakeholder relationships. This pivotal role involves shaping both financial frameworks and the company's growth journey.

Qualifications

• Experience as divisional Finance Director or Financial Controller in a PE-backed environment.
• Proven expertise in managing financial processes and local authority relationships.
• Demonstrable transactional experience including acquisitions, integrations, and private equity exits.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance and support business growth.
• Lead finance operations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships, including Board and lending banks.

Skills

Financial performance

Stakeholder engagement

Financial controls

Strategic decision-making

Financial change management

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Marks Sattin Executive Search is partnering with a PE-Backed Multisite Education business to appoint a commercially astute and strategic CFO.

This is a key leadership role, with responsibility for driving financial performance, supporting continued growth, and preparing the business for a successful exit, while also shaping its journey beyond that milestone.

The business requires a CFO who can confidently navigate a complex stakeholder environment, including engagement with the Board, private equity sponsors, lending banks, and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will ensure rigorous financial controls, robust reporting structures, and full compliance with regulatory and transparency requirements, particularly those set by public sector partners.

As a central figure in the business’s next stage of evolution, you will lead the finance function through transformation and expansion. This includes managing finance operations, delivering high-quality, timely reporting, and embedding strong KPIs, governance, and financial frameworks that support strategic decision-making and sustainable growth.

The client would consider candidates stepping into their first standalone CFO role within a PE-backed environment, especially those currently at Divisional Finance Director or Financial Controller level who possess the right blend of commercial insight, operational rigour, and leadership capability.

The ideal candidates:

• Have experience as a divisional Finance Director or Financial Controller in a PE-backed environment, ideally within the consumer services sector or a business providing services to public sector partners.
• Proven expertise managing financial processes and building strong relationships with local authorities.
• Demonstrable transactional experience, including acquisitions, integrations, consolidations, and successful private equity exits.
• Experience managing multi-site operations and complex stakeholder relationships.
• A hands-on, growth-focused approach, with practical experience in implementing financial change in regulated environments.

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.