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Strategy Associate, CFO Office, PE-Backed Services Business, London, UK
Job summary
A fast-growing business in the United Kingdom is seeking a Strategy Associate to support the CFO's office. This role focuses on providing commercial insights and analysis to assess growth opportunities and monitor performance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment and will have strong analytical skills. This position offers a unique opportunity for professional development in finance and strategy.
Qualifications
- Experience from consulting, transaction services, or similar strategic/financial role.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.
- Self-starter who can work closely with senior leadership.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the CFO to provide strategic support.
- Prepare board materials and investor presentations.
- Conduct deep-dive analysis on commercial and operational issues.
- Lead projects focused on data, performance metrics, and KPIs.
Skills
Education
We are working with a fast-growing business, backed by a leading private equity fund with an ambitious buy-and-build strategy. With a well-defined growth plan and an experienced leadership team, the business is seeking a Strategy Associate to join the CFO's office.
This role will sit at the intersection of strategy and finance, providing commercial insight to support decision-making across the business. You will work closely with the CFO and senior leadership, helping to assess growth opportunities, monitor performance, and provide analysis that underpins strategic initiatives and value creation. The position will involve building and interpreting data-driven insights to shape commercial strategy, while also offering exposure to the M&A strategy and investor engagement.
The role offers a unique platform for someone looking to develop in a PE-backed environment, combining commercial strategy with financial analysis, and serving as an excellent foundation for progression into broader in-house finance or strategic leadership roles in the future.
- Working closely with the CFO to provide commercial and strategic support across the business
- Preparing board materials and investor presentations to support key decision‑making and performance monitoring
- Supporting financial due diligence preparation and analysis for potential acquisitions
- Conducting deep‑dive analysis and problem solving on key commercial and operational issues
- Leading and contributing to projects focused on data, performance metrics, and KPIs to drive value creation
- Helping to shape the business for a successful exit by aligning strategy, data, and execution
- Likely ACA‑qualified, or with experience from consulting, transaction services, or a similar strategic/financial role (qualification not essential)
- Strong commercial and strategic thinker, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, PE‑backed environment with a lean structure
- Excellent problem‑solving skills, analytical mindset, and strong attention to detail
- Self‑starter who thrives working closely with senior leadership and contributing to projects with real business impact
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