Chief Financial Officer

SF Executive; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing, equity-backed services firm seeks a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership. This role involves overseeing M&A transactions and driving performance improvements across multiple sites. The ideal candidate should have previous CFO experience in a PE-backed environment and strong leadership skills. A competitive salary package is offered based on experience.

Benefits

Base Salary of £150,000 – £225,000

Bonus + Equity participation

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Prior experience as CFO in a PE-backed business.
• Proven track record of leading M&A transactions.
• Ability to act as a true business partner to the CEO and board.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality financial leadership across operations.
• Lead and execute M&A agenda, including due diligence.
• Drive performance improvements across finance and operations.

Skills

Financial leadership

M&A transaction experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Commercial mindset

Job description

Chief Financial Officer | PE-Backed | People Services

SF Executive is partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed people services business to appoint a commercially driven and strategically minded Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-growth organisation with offices across the UK, a strong leadership team, and a compelling value creation plan underpinned by strategic M&A.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the PE investors, the CFO will play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of the business, with a specific focus on:

• Delivering high-quality, insightful financial leadership across a multi-site operation
• Leading and executing a well-developed M&A agenda, including due diligence, deal execution, and integration
• Driving performance improvements across finance, operations, and commercial functions
• Preparing the business for a successful private equity exit in the coming years

Personal Specification

We are seeking a high-impact CFO who thrives in a dynamic, private equity environment. You will have:

• Prior experience as CFO in a PE-backed business
• A proven track record of leading M&A transactions, including post-deal integration
• The ability to act as a true business partner to the CEO, board, and investors
• Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills
• A commercial mindset and the resilience required in a fast-paced, evolving setting

The Package

• Base Salary: £150,000 – £225,000 (dependent on experience)
• Bonus + Equity participation: Significant wealth creation potential
• Flexible working with regular access to UK-wide offices, including Cambridgeshire