CFO PE Backed Business Services
- Recruiter
- Marks Sattin Executive Search
- Location
- England, South East England
- Salary
- £200000 - £230000 per annum + Equity, bonus and benefits
- Posted
- 20 Oct 2021
- Closes
- 27 Oct 2021
- Ref
- TA1742
- Contact
- Felipe Battaglioli
- Job Title
- CFO
- Category
- Business Services
- Experience Levels
- Director
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client, a dynamic and fast-growing Private Equity Backed Business Services company based in the South East England, is looking for a commercial CFO to work with a well-known Private Equity House to help further develop the strategy.
The company
The company has a significant international presence and is an acknowledged leader in its field.
The private equity backers are some of the most successful in the industry, and have thrown their full weight behind this growing business to add value on its journey and management for a prospective sale.
The role
This is a key role within the business involving strong strategic and operational leadership as well as the running of all the operational side, you will be a vital person in helping with the growth of this business. Maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and you will be a valued contributor to executive-level strategy through preparation of detailed and incisive performance analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
As well as growing a business through acquisitions and integrations you will also be expected to contribute on a broader commercial basis to the development of the business model and operational framework to ensure that the business has a sound platform from which to drive its growth plans. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a business that is rapidly growing and changing environment.
The CFO will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Managing an entire finance and accounting function for a multinational company, including upgrading the financial structure.
- Overseeing and improving the reporting systems and procedures within the company including monitoring, developing, reporting and interpretation of business KPIs.
- Responsible for M&A work, banking relationships, investor management, and engagement with the private equity backers.
- Developing and maintaining strategic banking and corporate finance relationships.
- Ability to provide strategic decision alongside the senior management team and board.
The ideal Candidate
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, and ACMA), preferably chartered.
- Experience as CFO in an international multi-site business with a strong record in organic growth, preferably within a PE/VC backed business in Software, Insurance or Subscription businesses.
- Prior experience preparing and taking a company through a strategic exit.
- Demonstrable experience of complex consolidations and international experience with exposure to multi-currency and country accounts, US Tax would be highly desirable.
- Experience of business improvement including systems implementations/upgrades preferable.
- Able to build strong relationships across the organisation.
- A high level of motivation, a "can do" attitude and a willingness to be involved at all levels.
The successful candidate will work alongside the Private Equity Backers and will need to be prepared for significant responsibility, rigorous attention to detail, and highly sought after experience with a renowned Private Equity house.
Please note that due to the high volume of applicants only successful candidates will be contacted with further information about this role.