Chief Financial Officer

Baker Charles; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth multi-site business in Kent is seeking a commercially focused Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This pivotal role involves working closely with the CEO and private equity investors to drive financial performance and support growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will be ACA qualified with experience in a private equity environment and a proven track record in managing multi-site operations. A competitive package with performance-linked incentives is offered for this impactful position.

Benefits

Competitive package

Performance-linked incentives

Potential equity participation

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA qualified - essential).
• CFO or senior finance leader experience in a private equity-backed environment.
• Proven track record in multi-site or operationally complex businesses.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic finance partner to the CEO and senior leadership team.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Own board and investor reporting to PE standards.
• Drive performance across a multi-site operational footprint.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance, and reporting processes.
• Support M&A activity, integration, and exit readiness.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Leadership in financial planning

Multi-site operational experience

Ability to influence at board level

Education

ACA qualified

Job description

Private Equity-Backed | Multi-Site Business | CFO Role - Kent

We are partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed multi-site business to appoint a commercially focused Chief Financial Officer. The business is based in Kent and will require 3 days a week in the office

This is a pivotal role, working closely with the CEO and PE investors to drive financial performance, support value creation initiatives, and help scale the business through its next phase of growth.

The Opportunity

• Join a PE-backed business with an active growth agenda
• High-impact role with board and investor visibility
• Influence strategy, performance, and exit outcomes
• Competitive package with performance-linked incentives and potential equity participation

Key Responsibilities

• Act as strategic finance partner to the CEO and senior leadership team
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management
• Own board and investor reporting to PE standards
• Drive performance across a multi-site operational footprint
• Strengthen financial controls, governance, and reporting processes
• Lead systems and data improvement to support scale
• Support M&A activity, integration, and exit readiness

The Person

• Qualified accountant (ACA qualified - essential)
• CFO or senior finance leader experience in a private equity-backed environment
• Proven track record in multi-site or operationally complex businesses (retail, hospitality, healthcare etc)
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at board level
• Hands-on, resilient, and comfortable in fast-paced, high-expectation environments