Chief Financial Officer, Business Finance

3 weeks ago


United Kingdom Marks Sattin Full time

Marks Sattin Executive Search is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join a fast-growing PE-backed B2B business based in Essex. Working alongside the CEO and a supportive PE house, the CFO will offer strategic insight, support the leadership team, drive initiatives, manage projects, and contribute to a realistic growth plan.
This is a great opportunity for a candidate to step into a CFO role in a PE-Backed business and lead a valued finance function of a growing business, working with a supportive PE partner on one of their key investments.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the finance team as a strategic business partner, overseeing all financial operations.
Implement robust systems, processes, and controls to enhance strategic and operational value.
Deliver detailed financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting at the highest standards.
Drive the business's ambitious growth strategy under PE partnership.
Prepare and present monthly performance reports to the board.
Manage working capital and cash flow effectively.
Serve as a role model, fostering a high-performance culture within the finance team.
Strengthen relationships with investors and business partners to promote business success and growth.

The ideal candidate:
A qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA, ACCA)
Proven experience as a Finance Director or Financial controller from a Privately-Owned Business looking to step up into a CFO role in a PE-Backed business
A track record of implementing and improving accounting systems, processes and management information and financial reporting.
Be proactive and entrepreneurial with exceptional interpersonal skills and be a skilled communicator.

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants only successful candidates will be contacted with further information about this role.

To help us assess your professional background and achievements, along with your application please include the nature of the business as well as the turnover and EBITDA . Additionally, please provide information on the size and scope of transactions you have facilitated in your capacity as CFO.

Marks Sattin Executive Search is part of a leading specialist financial recruitment business. Our team exclusively recruits CFO’s and FD’s into businesses across a wide range of sectors, mostly focused on change (including exit and growth). We continue to expand our network; providing finance professionals for PE backed privately owned and listed businesses.



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