Chief Financial Officer

About the Role

We are partnering exclusively with a dynamic, private equity-backed international company undergoing significant growth and expansion, headquartered in London, UK. With a strong commitment to its values and a well-established global presence, the company is set for further development supported by a private equity investor known for fostering sustainable growth and value creation in partnership with management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate strategically with the CEO and Board to support long-term value creation and business strategy.
• Lead and oversee the finance department, delivering commercial insights and financial leadership across the international operations.
• Develop and implement scalable financial systems, controls, and workflows to underpin sustained growth.
• Provide accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and management information to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Enforce strong financial discipline, governance, and operational performance throughout the organization.
• Manage the financial integration of acquisitions to ensure smooth alignment with group operations.
• Oversee statutory reporting, audits, taxation, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, focusing on skill development and succession planning.
• Work closely with private equity investors and the Board, delivering transparent financial insights and reports.
• Support strategic investments, international expansion efforts, and other business initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Extensive CFO or senior finance leadership experience within a private equity-backed organization.
• Background in an international, technology-enabled enterprise, preferably mid-market scale.
• Proven track record driving growth and managing organizational change during rapid scaling phases.
• Expertise in leading mergers and acquisitions integration and assimilating acquired businesses.
• Strong commercial acumen, balancing strategic vision with operational effectiveness.
• Thrives in fast-paced, evolving settings with engagement across multiple stakeholders.
• Outstanding leadership capabilities, communication skills, and credibility to influence executive leadership.
• Availability to start the role promptly is advantageous.