Interim Chief Financial Officer

Finatal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a high-growth SaaS company poised for a significant exit. This role is perfect for a commercially minded finance leader with a proven track record in private equity-backed businesses. You will take ownership of the finance function while playing a crucial role in navigating the company through the exit process. Your expertise in financial modelling, investor relations, and strengthening financial controls will be vital in this fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. If you thrive in dynamic settings and are ready to make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CFO in a PE-backed SaaS or tech business.
• Experience leading a business through an exit process.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CFO experience in PE-backed business

Financial modelling

Investor relations

Financial controls

Hands-on approach

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.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Finance

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals