PE-Backed CFO: Drive Growth, M&A & Exit Readiness

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed business in London is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and support aggressive growth targets. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in PE environments, excels in stakeholder management, and is comfortable in fast-paced settings. This role offers significant equity upside and the opportunity to shape the future of the business in a transformative phase.

Benefits

Real equity upside

Visionary leadership

Opportunity to shape a high-impact business

Qualifications

• Proven CFO or senior finance leader in a PE-backed, high-growth environment.
• Track record of delivering organic growth and executing buy-and-build strategies.
• Experience preparing a business for exit (trade sale, secondary buyout, IPO).

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, planning, and forecasting to support aggressive growth targets.
• Build and optimize scalable financial infrastructure, systems, and controls.
• Drive M&A execution, integration, and post-deal value realization.
• Monitor KPIs and milestone achievement with the CEO and board.
• Own investor reporting and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Agility in Fast-Paced Environments

Job description

A private equity-backed business in London is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and support aggressive growth targets. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in PE environments, excels in stakeholder management, and is comfortable in fast-paced settings. This role offers significant equity upside and the opportunity to shape the future of the business in a transformative phase.