Interim Chief Financial Officer
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A £40m revenue services business, recently acquired by a leading Private Equity fund, is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer to support the business through a critical post-deal phase.
Working closely with the CEO, investors, and senior leadership team, the Interim CFO will take ownership of post-deal financial due diligence, stabilisation, and the delivery of a robust 100-day plan. This role will play a key part in establishing financial discipline, enhancing reporting, and setting the foundations for value creation, including a clear focus on cost base reduction and efficiency improvement.
Operating in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment, this role requires a hands-on finance leader with strong technical capability and the ability to quickly assess, prioritise, and execute across multiple workstreams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead post-deal financial due diligence activities, including validation of financial assumptions and identification of risks and opportunities.
Own and deliver the 100-day plan from a finance perspective, aligning with investor expectations and value creation objectives.
Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives across the business, improving efficiency and driving sustainable margin enhancement.
Establish robust financial reporting, forecasting, and KPI frameworks.
Improve cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and financial controls.
Partner with the CEO and PE stakeholders to provide strategic financial insight and support decision-making.
Assess and strengthen the finance function, including team capability, systems, and processes.
Drive budgeting and reforecasting processes in line with new ownership expectations.
To Be Suitable
Proven experience as an Interim CFO within Private Equity-backed businesses.
Strong track record of delivering post-deal value creation, including 100-day planning and execution.
Demonstrated experience in cost reduction, restructuring, or margin improvement programmes.
Deep experience in financial due diligence, reporting, and controls improvement.
Hands-on approach with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
Experience within services or similar sectors preferred.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with investors and boards.
Immediately available or able to start at short notice.
This is a high-impact opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial and operational trajectory of a PE-backed business at a pivotal stage in its growth journey.
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- Location:
- Greater London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
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