Interim Chief Financial Officer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a high-growth, private equity-backed SaaS business in Manchester. As a pivotal finance leader, you will drive the company through a critical exit phase while managing day-to-day financial operations. This role offers a chance to shape financial strategies, enhance controls, and engage in investor relations, all within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. If you are a commercially minded CFO with a hands-on approach and a passion for making a tangible impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CFO in a PE-backed business, ideally within SaaS or tech.
• Direct experience leading a business through an exit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prepare the business through the exit process.
• Support in due diligence, financial modelling, and investor relations.

Skills

CFO experience

Financial modelling

Investor relations

Financial controls

Job description

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Client:

Finatal

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Manchester, UK

Sector: SaaS / Technology

About the company:

Finatal are partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed SaaS business with a turnover around £40 million. The PE fund is on an exiting path to exit. The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in leading and preparing the business through the exit process, while also taking day-to-day ownership of the finance function.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a CFO in a PE-backed business, ideally within SaaS or tech.
• Direct experience leading a business through an exit
• Support the business in due diligence, financial modelling, and investor relations as part of the exit process.
• Strengthen financial controls, processes, and reporting ahead of exit.
• Comfortable rolling up your sleeves in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on a scaling tech business during a milestone phase. If you’re a commercially minded finance leader with transaction experience and enjoy taking a hands-on approach, we’d love to hear from you.