SVP, Finance & Operations — PE Portfolio Value Driver

Pacific Executive Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Executive Search is seeking a SVP, Finance and Operations to lead the financial and operational agenda across a private equity portfolio. The role collaborates with CFOs and executive teams to elevate reporting, working capital management, and process discipline across portfolio companies.

You will drive forecasting, budgeting, balance-sheet optimization, and cross-functional process improvements such as Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash, embedding KPIs into daily management and

Qualifications

• Experience in senior finance and operations roles within PE-backed companies or supporting PE portfolio firms.
• Proven expertise in financial planning and analysis including 13-week cash flow modeling.
• Strong track record improving financial controls, operations, and value creation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial oversight of portfolio companies and deliver cash flow forecasts, financial statements, and audit support.
• Develop budgeting, forecasting, and working capital frameworks; optimize payment terms and inventory controls.
• Implement core processes such as Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and S&OP to drive efficiency across portfolios.
• Embed KPIs into daily management with variance analysis and decision support.
• Collaborate with operating partners and consultants to drive transformative initiatives for financial and operational resilience.
• Oversee corporate finance activities including balance sheet optimization and refinancing opportunities.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

13-week cash flow modeling

Working capital optimization

KPI-driven reporting

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Pacific Executive Search is seeking a SVP, Finance and Operations to lead the financial and operational agenda across a private equity portfolio. The role collaborates with CFOs and executive teams to elevate reporting, working capital management, and process discipline across portfolio companies.

You will drive forecasting, budgeting, balance-sheet optimization, and cross-functional process improvements such as Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash, embedding KPIs into daily management and