Chief Financial Officer

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Company Overview (Confidential)

The company is a private-equity-backed specialist consultancy delivering high-value strategic advisory services to a global client base. The business has a strong core market position and a clear strategy to scale internationally
, supported by its private equity sponsor.

Growth will be driven through a combination of organic expansion and targeted international M&A, with a defined medium-term exit horizon
. The CFO will play a central role in executing this strategy and positioning the business for a successful exit.

We are seeking a highly commercial and strategically minded Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function of a PE-backed, high-growth consultancy. The CFO will be a core member of the executive leadership team and a key partner to the CEO, Board, and private equity investors.

This role requires significant private equity exposure
, deep hands-on M&A experience
, and a proven track record of using acquisitions to support international expansion and exit value creation
. The successful candidate will combine strategic leadership with a hands-on approach suited to a scaling professional services business.

• Develop and execute a financial strategy aligned with PE value-creation plans, international growth objectives, and exit timelines.
• Partner with the CEO and Board to evaluate international market entry strategies, investment priorities, and capital allocation.
• Lead multi-year financial planning, scenario modelling, and exit-focused forecasting.
• Deliver Board-level reporting, KPIs, and performance analysis aligned to PE expectations.
• Lead exit readiness activities
• Own and lead all financial aspects of M&A, with a specific focus on international acquisitions
  , including:
• Financial evaluation of overseas targets and new market entry opportunities
• Deal structuring, funding considerations, and risk assessment
• Implement scalable financial systems, controls, and processes suitable for international operations and exit scrutiny.
• Partner with commercial leadership on pricing, utilisation, project profitability, and international contract structures.
• Build and lead a finance function capable of supporting international growth and PE exit standards.
• Develop regional finance leadership as the business expands globally.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
• Senior finance leadership experience (CFO / Finance Director) within a private-equity-backed business
  .
• Extensive M&A experience
  , including cross-border transactions and post-deal integration.
• Background in professional services or consultancy environments.
• Experience scaling an SME into a multi-country operation.
• Knowledge of international tax, transfer pricing, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience implementing global financial reporting and ERP systems.

Executive

Full-time

Finance

Professional Services, Business Consulting and Services, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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