Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with a PE-backed B2B Services business in the search for a dynamic and commercially minded CFO to partner with the CEO in delivering the next phase of growth. This is a highly strategic and operational leadership role, with responsibility for supporting scale, driving international expansion, and helping position the business for a successful future exit.
The CFO will act as a true partner to the CEO and Board, playing a central role in shaping commercial strategy, enhancing operational performance, and building the financial infrastructure required to support a high-growth international business. With expansion plans across Europe, the US, and the Middle East, the successful candidate will bring both strategic capability and operational depth.
This is a rare opportunity to join at a pivotal stage of growth, partnering closely with the CEO to drive commercial performance, scale operations internationally, and support the business through its next phase of value creation. The CFO will play a key role in improving visibility around performance, enhancing decision-making through high-quality MI and KPI reporting, and ensuring the business has the financial infrastructure, operational rigour, and strategic insight required to support continued expansion and a future exit.
The role is particularly well suited to a finance leader who thrives in entrepreneurial, fast-paced environments and enjoys driving operational improvement, scaling businesses internationally, and working closely with leadership teams to deliver long-term value creation.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA).
- Proven experience as the lead finance executive within a PE-backed or high-growth environment, with exposure to scaling businesses, international growth, and exit preparation.
- Strong operational and commercial finance experience, with the ability to drive performance improvement across the business.
- Proven track record of professionalising finance functions, implementing scalable systems and controls, and enhancing reporting and governance frameworks.
- Experience supporting international operations and growth across multiple jurisdictions
- Strong analytical capability, commercial acumen, and technical expertise with meticulous attention to detail.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate at pace and drive meaningful change.
Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
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