Chief Financial Officer

Talent4; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their dynamic leadership team in London. This pivotal role involves overseeing all financial operations, driving growth strategies, and ensuring robust financial controls. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in private equity-backed businesses and demonstrate exceptional leadership skills. You will collaborate closely with senior management and stakeholders to provide strategic insights and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a CFO, ideally in private equity-backed businesses.
• Strong financial acumen with deep understanding of financial principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering collaboration.

Skills

CFO experience

Financial acumen

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

M&A experience

Value creation

Team player

Change management

Technology and data strategies

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Our client is a PE backed, multi-site healthcare provider with impressive growth plans which include a nationwide roll-out and potential M&A opportunities. They are now seeking an ambitious and dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their highly driven leadership team, based in London. Helping to lead the business through the next stage of its phase of growth, the CFO will have full responsibility for the finance function, financial planning strategies and will play a critical role across all investment and funding activities. Reporting to the CEO you will be highly strategic and will be responsible for regular communication to the Board and for providing high-quality forecasts, management information and data that will enable business-critical decision making with confidence. The CFO will have ultimate responsibility for all finance-related activities across the company, including optimization of cash flow management and for ensuring rigorous financial controls are embedded. This a truly hands-on role and requires someone able to lead by example.

About the Role

Key areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work with the senior management team, founders and investors, to monitor and manage the business and to drive the growth and successful performance of the business.
• Provide strategic support to the senior management team in the creation and delivery of their growth strategy, providing expert advice on both growth opportunity areas and their execution.
• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and risk assessment.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls and processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying areas of improvement and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to internal stakeholders, investors, and board members.
• Managing the annual audit process and ensuring rigorous compliance with all relevant financial reporting requirements.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Required Skills

• Proven track record as a CFO, ideally with experience in private equity-backed businesses.
• Experience of working in a multi-site business (healthcare / consumer beneficial)
• Understanding and experience of value creation.
• M&A experience advantageous.
• Experience of delivering value to shareholders through successful exits either PE and/or Trade beneficial
• Strong financial acumen and a deep understanding of financial principles, reporting, and analysis.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills, with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Be forward-looking and commercial in approach. Naturally looking for ways to drive additional shareholder value.
• Demonstrable ability to drive change, improve processes, and implement financial best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a results-oriented mindset.
• Experience developing and implementing technology and data strategies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Team player

Pay range and compensation package

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices