PE-Backed CFO — Growth, Contracts & Profitability

Philanthrope Partners; Essex; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Job summary

Philanthrope Partners is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer for a private equity-backed contract-led services business. The role combines full financial accountability with strategic input to drive profitable growth, cash generation and shareholder value.

Based in Essex, the CFO will lead the finance team, manage capital, and work closely with the CEO and PE shareholders to shape the next investment cycle while maintaining strong governance and operational finance discipline.

Qualifications

• Proven financial leadership in a contracted, labour-intensive multi-site services business.
• Experience managing relationships with private equity investors and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to present financial analysis and challenge assumptions to influence significant decisions.
• Track record of turning financial insight into commercial and investment outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership, governance, and independent reporting to CEO, board and investors.
• Support profitable mobilisation of new contracts and assess contract profitability.
• Drive operational efficiency and the financial implications of operational decisions.
• Lead cash forecasting, working capital management, and funding needs.
• Guide investment and strategic development with rigorous financial analysis.
• Develop the finance function and collaborate with HR within the management structure.

Skills

Financial leadership

Contract profitability

Private equity experience

Stakeholder engagement

Cash flow management

Job description

Philanthrope Partners is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer for a private equity-backed contract-led services business. The role combines full financial accountability with strategic input to drive profitable growth, cash generation and shareholder value.

Based in Essex, the CFO will lead the finance team, manage capital, and work closely with the CEO and PE shareholders to shape the next investment cycle while maintaining strong governance and operational finance discipline.