Group Chief Financial Officer

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-market Private Equity firm is seeking a Group CFO for a new business services venture in the North West of England. This role involves driving extensive growth through strategic M&A and operational strategies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in M&A-focused environments, with a strong track record in leadership within Private Equity settings. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence the trajectory of a growing company directly.

Qualifications

• Track record as a CFO in Private Equity backed businesses is essential.
• Proven capacity to think strategically in an M&A heavy environment.
• Good understanding of the business services sector.

Responsibilities

• Work with the CEO and PE to set and execute rapid growth strategy.
• Control financial risk and manage debt covenants.
• Identify and integrate bolt-on acquisition opportunities.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Financial Risk Management

M&A Experience

Operational Excellence

Education

Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Group Chief Financial Officer, warrington, cheshire

Client:

Finatal

Location:

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

Location: Manchester

Ref: OR010

Finatal are working with a mid-market Private Equity firm to recruit a Group CFO for a new business services buy-and-build based in the North West of England. Currently operating at ~£15m EBITDA they are looking to drive 4x growth over 5 years through extensive UK and European M&A, plus organic growth, and cost synergies.

The role would suit an experienced CFO with an extensive background in M&A heavy Private Equity environments. The ideal candidate will have worked in PE business services companies, with extensive operational complexity and intensity.

Prior experience as a CFO in a PE-backed business is required.

The Role:

• Work with the CEO and PE to set and execute rapid growth strategy
• Control financial risk, manage debt covenants and bank relationships
• Manage the group finance function, including owning consolidation of group accounts
• Lead divisional finance directors, set budgets and drive divisional EBITDA improvement
• Help identify, execute and integrate bolt-on acquisition opportunities
• Drive UK and European expansion through inorganic and organic channels

Requirements:

• Track record as a CFO in Private Equity backed businesses is essential
• Proven capacity to think strategically for the long term in an M&A heavy environment
• Proven ability to manage exceptionally intense operational environments, delegating when needed
• Good understanding of the business services sector
• Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious mid-market Private Equity company at the start of a new buy and build platform, with a clear plan for growth and a path to exit. Please apply now to find out more.

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Created on 26/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom