PE Backed B2B Services CFO

Our client is a Private Equity backed B2B business and they are on the search for a high calibre CFO to help them on a steady trajectory for growth as the business is being bought by a well-respected PE house. The business is looking for someone to set up systems, processes, controls and financial controls in order to support the strategic direction of the business as they look to continued success.

As CFO you will have a proactive hands on approach and leadership skills will allow you to make a positive effect on the business. The CFO will be someone who can perform at board level confidently, positioned firmly with the CEO to work closely with the PE investors and broader management team.

Essential Requirements:

• Be a qualified Accountant preferably chartered
• Experience being a no within a PE-backed (or highly leveraged) business or an exceptional candidate with experience of being a no. 2 in a PE backed business who is looking to take a step up
• Proven experience in commercial finance.
• Have had experience within a PE backed B2B business or related industries is highly desirable.
• Have excellent knowledge of implementing/upgrading accounting systems with overall responsibility of the review and improvement of all systems, processes and controls.
• Growth focused, hands on individual with practical and demonstrable knowledge of successfully implementing financial controls.

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, we will only contact successful candidates with further information about this role.