Interim Chief Financial Officer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services business is seeking an Interim CFO to drive financial strategy during a period of acquisition. The ideal candidate will lead the FP&A function, implement cost reduction initiatives, and enhance business operations, particularly in a private equity context.

Qualifications

• Experience as a CFO, preferably in private equity-backed environments.
• Proven ability to challenge and improve financial operations.
• Background in businesses with revenue >£200m.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function.
• Implement cost reduction initiatives.
• Execute an offshoring programme.
• Strengthen the finance function.
• Enhance business partnering within the company.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Cost Reduction

Business Partnering

Change Management

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Interim CFO

Finatal is collaborating with a blue-chip PE fund seeking an Interim CFO for a professional services business with a £400m turnover and European operations, about to undergo acquisition. The role requires a change agent responsible for:

1. Creating and leading a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function
2. Cost reduction initiatives
3. Executing an offshoring programme
4. Strengthening the finance function
5. Enhancing business partnering within the company

The company is highly acquisitive and plans to pursue further M&A activities. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience as a CFO, preferably in private equity-backed environments
• Proven ability to challenge and improve financial operations
• Background working in businesses with revenue >£200m, particularly in private equity contexts