Chief Financial Officer

High-Growth International Infrastructure Platform LP1001 The Opportunity

Demand for data centre scale up is surging, and Finatal is currently partnering with a reputable private equity fund to appoint a CFO to join a recently invested infrastructure asset and partner closely with the credible CEO and CCO on the scale-up journey.

The business acquires and develops ready-to-build data centre sites, selling them to hyperscalers and other operators. The group includes a power and grid advisory arm, alongside a management division responsible for securing and operating powered land.

The fund has committed £250 m of capital to support ambitious growth plans, with revenues expected within 18 months and a pipeline exceeding €1 bn. The medium‑term strategy targets €750 m revenue, with expansion across 5–10 countries and a portfolio of 20–40 projects.

This role demands a hands‑on CFO, who is commercially astute, proven ability to establish and run the finance function from scratch, anchor governance and compliance, and act as a key strategic partner to the CEO, CCO, and private equity sponsor.

The ideal profile will have an earlier career in corporate finance / transaction services, and pivoted into a broader VP of Finance / Group Finance Director / CFO role with exposure to scale, and multi‑jurisdictional complexity.

• Private Equity Experience – Proven track record of cash optimisation, capital structure, sponsor reporting, and governance. Establish investor‑grade reporting, budgeting, KPI’s and forecasting frameworks.
• Scalability & Complexity – Multi‑country, and multi‑project portfolio management. Create a unified and cohesive finance structure which is scalable.
• Strategy & Commercial Acumen – Alongside the Chief Commercial Officer, serve as the CEO’s strategic partner, and the fund’s trusted operator on the ground. Ensure capital allocation is aligned to sponsor returns.
• Hands‑On Delivery of Change – Demonstrable experience of building scalable finance functions, implemented ERP/project accounting, and established controls.
• Leadership & Mindset – Anchors control and compliance while enabling growth. Set a tone of pace, accountability and partnership with a forward‑looking mindset.

• Design and implement a best‑in‑class finance function across the holding company structure.
• Hands‑on delivery of robust financial reporting, controls, audit processes and governance frameworks with a lean structure.
• Implement appropriate systems (ERP, project accounting, capex tracking, consolidation, treasury).
• Develop scalable structures that can support multi‑country operations and rapid portfolio expansion.

• Lead sponsor reporting, Board materials and audit readiness. Translate complex project‑level financials into clear, sponsor‑ready investment narratives.
• Support investment underwriting and capital allocation decisions. Manage external banking, advisory and partnership relationships.
• Align capital structure, treasury strategy and financial planning to sponsor return objectives.
• Support site sales, joint ventures and exit preparation processes.

• Oversee the Jersey/UK Hold Co structure and Finnish operating entities.
• Manage complex intercompany flows, VAT considerations and cross‑border tax matters.
• Ensure governance and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Design appropriate SPV frameworks for individual infrastructure projects.

• Implement pragmatic risk management frameworks that enable growth without unnecessary obstruction.
• Oversee compliance across regulatory, financial and operational domains.
• Partner with legal (including more junior in‑house legal support) on governance matters.

• Work closely with the CEO and Chief Commercial Officer to evaluate growth opportunities.
• Provide structured financial insight on project development, asset structuring and partnership models.
• Support negotiations with counter parties, JV partners and investors.