CFO PE-backed B2B business - Marks Sattin : Job Details

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 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.

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