Chief Financial Officer

Prospera Executive have been instructed on a CFO search for a private equity–backed industrial manufacturer following a recent strategic investment.

The business is founder‑led with strong market positioning and attractive margins. With new institutional ownership in place, the company is entering its next phase of professionalisation and growth, requiring a hands‑on CFO to partner closely with leadership and upgrade the finance function.

• Partner with the CEO and private equity sponsor on strategy, reporting, and performance management.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and board‑level reporting.
• Build and professionalise the finance function, including establishing audit readiness and improved controls.
• Oversee working capital, cash management, and covenant compliance.
• Implement scalable systems and reporting infrastructure, including ERP upgrades where required.
• Support value creation initiatives and potential future M&A activity.

• Proven CFO or senior finance leader in a PE‑backed industrial, manufacturing, or specialty services business.
• Track record operating in founder‑led or family‑owned environments transitioning to institutional ownership.
• Strong hands‑on operator comfortable working without a large team.
• Experience leading audits and upgrading financial systems.
• Commercially grounded, practical, and culturally aligned with operational businesses.