Chief Financial Officer

Eames Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Genuine Board‑level influence

Clear value‑creation and exit horizon

Opportunity to lead and scale finance function

Job summary

A dynamic fintech company in the UK is seeking a CFO to lead the finance function of a growing alternative lending platform. This executive-level role involves acting as a strategic partner to the PE sponsor and driving financial discipline in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate will have senior finance leadership experience in fintech or alternative lending, a strong commercial acumen, and a proven track record with PE/VC investors. The position offers the opportunity for genuine board-level influence and clear value-creation prospects.

Qualifications

• CFO with senior finance leadership experience in fintech or alternative lending required.
• Proven experience working with PE/VC investors expected.
• Strong commercial and technical finance skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function of a scaled alternative lending platform.
• Act as strategic partner to PE sponsor and leadership team.
• Drive financial discipline and governance in a regulated lending environment.
• Support growth initiatives, capital strategy, and funding structures.
• Prepare business for future value-creation events.

Skills

Senior finance leadership experience

Exposure to Merchant Cash Advance (MCA)

Track record with PE/VC investors

Commercial instincts

Technical finance capability

Job description

Base pay range

£160,000-£180,000 + Bonus + LTIP

Direct message the job poster from Eames Consulting

London | Permanent | PE-Backed Fintech Lender | £160,000-£180,000 + Bonus + LTIP

We are working on a CFO appointment for a private-equity-backed, technology-enabled lending business operating in the UK SME market.

With strong institutional backing, it is entering the next phase of its growth and requires a commercial, hands‑on CFO to help lead the business through a full PE cycle.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the CEO and Board, the CFO will play a critical role in:

• Leading the finance function of a scaled alternative lending platform
• Acting as a strategic partner to the PE sponsor and senior leadership team
• Driving financial discipline, governance, and reporting in a regulated lending environment
• Supporting growth initiatives, capital strategy, and funding structures
• Preparing the business for future value‑creation events (refinancing, exit)

The Ideal Profile

We are looking for a CFO who brings:

• Senior finance leadership experience within fintech, alternative lending, or private credit
• Exposure to Merchant Cash Advance (MCA)
• A proven track record of working with PE/VC investors
• Strong commercial instincts alongside robust technical finance capability

Why Apply

• Genuine Board‑level influence
• Clear value‑creation and exit horizon
• Opportunity to lead and scale a finance function

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance