CFO PE-Backed Transformation business

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

Job summary

A private equity-backed company in the UK is seeking a commercially minded CFO to lead financial transformation. This role involves partnering with the CEO and investors, enhancing financial controls, and driving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in PE-backed environments, skilled in delivering business change and developing finance teams.

Qualifications

• Proven CFO or Finance Director experience in a PE-backed environment.
• Strong track record of delivering business change.
• Energetic, pragmatic, and collaborative with Board-level gravitas.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CEO and investors for the transformation programme.
• Strengthen financial planning and reporting.
• Drive cash management and operational efficiency.
• Lead budgeting and performance tracking.
• Support strategic initiatives like targeted acquisitions.
• Build relationships with banks and investors.
• Develop and mentor the finance team.

Skills

Financial planning

Operational efficiency

Cash management

Stakeholder relationship management

Team development

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA)

Job description

Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with a PE-backed business with revenue of £50m, in search of a commercially minded CFO to lead its financial transformation. With strong investor backing and a clear strategy, the business is entering a pivotal phase where the CFO will play a central role in professionalising finance, enhancing performance, and positioning the company for accelerated growth and value creation.

This is a hands-on opportunity ideal for a CFO who thrives in change environments and enjoys working closely with investors and management teams to deliver lasting impact.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the CEO and PE investors to deliver a transformation programme aligned with long-term value creation objectives.
• Strengthen financial planning, controls, and reporting to private equity best practice standards.
• Drive cash management discipline and operational efficiency, enabling reinvestment in growth.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking through improved KPI frameworks.
• Support strategic initiatives including targeted acquisitions and a Buy & Build growth strategy.
• Build strong relationships with banks, investors, and other stakeholders to support the business's ambitions.
• Develop and mentor the finance team, embedding a culture of excellence and accountability.

The ideal candidate:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA).
• Proven CFO or Finance Director experience in a PE-backed or transformation-focused environment.
• Strong track record of delivering business change, whether through performance improvement, restructuring, or growth strategies.
• Skilled at balancing hands-on operational detail with strategic decision-making.
• Energetic, pragmatic, and collaborative, with the gravitas to operate effectively at Board, investor, and operational level.

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