Chief Financial Officer

Axon Moore; Chorley; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Lancashire area is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to play a pivotal role in preparing for external investment. This newly created position will require both strategic and hands-on financial oversight, working closely with the CEO in a rapidly growing SME. Ideal candidates will have a track record of previous FD/CFO roles, particularly in PE-backed businesses, and experience with successful exits.

Qualifications

• Previous FD / CFO of a PE backed business.
• Experience of a successful exit.
• Proficient in creating a data room for external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Partner with existing owners to facilitate the sale to private equity.
• Create board packs to a PE standard.
• Ensure financial stewardship post-investment.

Skills

Strategic insight

Financial stewardship

M&A Experience

Integration Experience

Job description

Chief Financial Officer | £120,000 to £150,000 | West Lancashire | Rapidly Growing SME | Preparing for External Investment

Axon Moore have been exclusively retained by a new client in the Lancashire area to identify and hire a new CFO. This is a newly created role for the business that will partner with their existing owners as they prepare to sell the business to private equity.

The CFO will accompany an industry specialist CEO who has been the catalyst behind their very impressive growth curve over the past 24 months.

It's important to note that as they're an SME, this is a pivotal role that will combine both strategic insight as well as hands-on financial stewardship. The candidate must demonstrate their suitability for the role both pre & post investment.

Desired experience includes:

- Previous FD / CFO of a PE backed business
- Experience of a successful exit
- Hands-on M&A Experience
- Integration Experience
- Proficient in creating a data room suitable for external advisors
- Experienced in creating board packs to a PE standard

Please submit an application or contact Dan Calland for further information at [e-mail]