CFO

CFO, PE-Backed SaaS, Manchester, up to £150,000  Bonus  Equity Cedar is partnering with a private equity-backed B2B SaaS business to appoint a commercially focused Chief Financial Officer. Following a recent growth investment, the business is entering an exciting stage of its development. With an established international customer base and significant scope for further expansion, it is now looking for a CFO who can help shape and execute the next phase of growth.

This is broader than a traditional finance leadership position. Operating as a genuine strategic partner to the CEO and Board, the CFO will combine robust financial leadership with the commercial and operational mindset of a CFO/COO. The opportunity The CFO will take ownership of the finance function while playing a central role in the wider development of the business. Key responsibilities will include:
Building and professionalising a scalable finance function Developing high-quality forecasting, budgeting and management information Establishing clear SaaS KPI reporting across ARR, retention, churn, CAC, LTV and unit economics Partnering with the CEO and leadership team on commercial strategy and growth execution Providing insight across pricing, customer profitability and channel performance Supporting operational decision-making across the wider business Working closely with the private equity investor, Board and Chairman Strengthening governance, controls and reporting Supporting international expansion and future investment decisions Preparing the business for its next funding event and, ultimately, a successful exit We are open to an established CFO or an ambitious Finance Director ready to step into their first CFO appointment.

You will ideally bring:
Finance leadership experience within a B2B SaaS scale-up, typically operating between £3m and £20m ARR A strong understanding of SaaS metrics, recurring revenue models and commercial drivers Previous exposure to a private equity, growth equity or institutional investor-backed environment The ability to move comfortably between strategic planning and hands-on execution Strong commercial instincts, with experience influencing pricing, customer economics and operational performance The credibility to partner effectively with founders, investors and senior leadership A pragmatic, entrepreneurial and low-ego approach The appetite to operate beyond finance and contribute across the wider business This represents an excellent opportunity to join a well-backed technology business at a genuine inflection point.

The incoming CFO will have considerable influence over its growth strategy, operating model and long-term value-creation journey.