Chief Financial Officer

Dartmouth Partners; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DealHub Ltd. is seeking a CFO for an interim or permanent assignment in the North-West. You will lead the finance function, partner with the CEO and PE investors, and drive reporting, forecasting and treasury management.

You will also guide value-creation initiatives, oversee potential M&A, strengthen controls and systems, and prepare the business for refinancing or exit while building a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or ICAS).
• CFO/Finance Director experience in a PE- or investor-backed business.
• Experience in life sciences, pharma services or CRO is essential.
• Track record of operational improvement.
• Strong grasp of investor reporting, cash management and lender requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and act as a trusted partner to the CEO, board and private equity investors
• Deliver accurate, timely monthly reporting, forecasting and board packs
• Manage cash, liquidity, banking relationships and covenant compliance
• Support the value creation plan, including cost improvement and margin growth
• Lead or support M&A activity, from diligence through to integration
• Strengthen finance processes, controls and systems to support growth
• Prepare the business for refinancing or exit, including vendor due diligence
• Build, develop and lead a high-performing finance team

Skills

Leadership & strategy

Board reporting

Cash management

PE-backed finance

M&A experience

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or ICAS)

Job description

CFO - PE-Backed Life Sciences & CRO Services

North-West | Interim or Permanent

We are delighted to be working with a PE Life Sciences business backed by a reputable mid-market firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and act as a trusted partner to the CEO, board and private equity investors
• Deliver accurate, timely monthly reporting, forecasting and board packs
• Manage cash, liquidity, banking relationships and covenant compliance
• Support the value creation plan, including cost improvement and margin growth
• Lead or support M&A activity, from diligence through to integration
• Strengthen finance processes, controls and systems to support growth
• Prepare the business for refinancing or exit, including vendor due diligence
• Build, develop and lead a high-performing finance team

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or ICAS)
• CFO or Finance Director experience in a PE- or investor-backed business
• Experience in life sciences, pharma services or CRO is essential.
• Track record of operation improvement.
• Strong grasp of investor reporting, cash management and lender requirements