Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial OfficerPE-Backed | High Growth | Professional Services

Location: South West | HybridContract; PermanentJob Reference: 32939The Company We are working with a high-growth, highly profitable private equity-backed business operating within the professional services sector.

With a strong regional market position, an entrepreneurial leadership team and a clear value-creation strategy, this is an opportunity for a CFO to play a genuinely influential role in the next stage of the company's development.The RoleThe business is looking for a commercially minded, analytically driven CFO who can combine strong financial control with a genuine understanding of how the business operates and makes money.A major part of the mandate will be developing the company's data and analytical capability. The business has significant operational data, and the CFO will be responsible for bringing this together into a clear single source of truth.You will work closely with the CEO, Directors and Board to turn data into insight, challenge performance and support better commercial decision-making.Alongside this, you will have full ownership of the finance function, including:Management accounts, forecasting, budgeting and cash flowBoard and investor reportingFinancial modelling and scenario planningWIP, working capital and cash conversionFinancial controls, audit, tax and complianceLeading and developing the finance teamSupporting strategic growth initiatives and investment decisionsWorking closely with the PE investor on value creation and exit readinessThe OpportunityThis is a particularly interesting role for a CFO who wants to be close to the business rather than operating purely through a finance team.You will have the opportunity to:Help shape the next phase of a high-growth businessBuild the financial and data infrastructure required to support significant scaleWork directly with the CEO, Directors, Board and PE investorInfluence commercial strategy and operational performancePlay a key role in the value-creation agendaAbout YouWe are looking for a high-calibre finance leader who combines technical strength, commercial thinking and strong analytical capability.You will ideally have:ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualificationProven CFO/FD-level experience in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environmentPrevious experience within a PE-backed businessExperience with people-based businesses preferred but not essentialStrong financial control and an absolute focus on accuracyExcellent analytical and data skillsExperience developing reporting, dashboards or data infrastructureThe ability to understand and articulate business drivers and unit economicsExcellent communication and presentation skillsA hands-on approach and willingness to get into the detailThe confidence to challenge senior stakeholders constructivelyIf you meet the above criteria, please apply below. We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.