Strategic CFO for PE-Backed Multisite Education

Marks Sattin Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education business backed by private equity is seeking a strategic CFO to drive financial performance and manage stakeholder relationships. This pivotal role involves overseeing finance operations during a transformative period, ensuring compliance and robust reporting structures. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with experience in PE-backed environments, ready to take on their first standalone CFO role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a divisional Finance Director or Financial Controller in a PE-backed business.
• Proven expertise managing financial processes and relationships with local authorities.
• Hands-on, growth-focused approach with experience in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance and support business growth.
• Lead finance operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Engage with stakeholders including the Board and private equity sponsors.

Skills

Financial processes management

Stakeholder relationship building

Financial change implementation

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)

Job description

A leading education business backed by private equity is seeking a strategic CFO to drive financial performance and manage stakeholder relationships. This pivotal role involves overseeing finance operations during a transformative period, ensuring compliance and robust reporting structures. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with experience in PE-backed environments, ready to take on their first standalone CFO role.