Professional Services Chief Financial Officer

Location
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London

The CFO will be responsible for building a best-in-class finance function capable of supporting rapid growth and international expansion. Initially focused on strengthening core finance capabilities, the role will evolve into a strategic leadership position overseeing M&A, integration, and exit readiness.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the private equity sponsor, the CFO will act as a strategic partner to the board while maintaining rigorous financial control.

• Establish best-in-class financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Implement robust financial controls and governance frameworks aligned with private equity standards
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting to board and investors

• Partner closely with the CEO and sponsor to deliver the value creation plan
• Drive performance improvement initiatives
• Prepare the business for exit readiness

• Lead financial due diligence, deal structuring, and transaction execution
• Support acquisition financing discussions with banks and debt providers
• Oversee post-deal integration to ensure value capture and operational alignment

• Build strong relationships with lenders, auditors, and advisors
• Operate effectively within a high-performance professional services environment

• Proven CFO within a private equity-backed environment
• Demonstrated success in buy-and-build strategies, including due diligence, deal execution, and post-merger integration
• Experience with in professional services or people-based businesses
• Track record of preparing businesses for exit

• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and deal structuring capabilities
• Deep understanding of PE reporting standards and governance
• Experience implementing ERP and business intelligence systems
• Strong debt and covenant management experience

• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Commercially astute, strategic thinker with operational discipline
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills

• Shape and scale a high-growth professional services platform
• Lead an ambitious international buy-and-build strategy
• Play a central role in value creation and eventual exit