Interim Chief Financial Officer
Posted 1 week ago by Finatal
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will lead the financial strategy of a high-growth, private equity-backed business in the energy infrastructure sector during a critical phase of expansion. This role involves overseeing international M&A activities, building finance operations, and ensuring alignment with ESG priorities. The CFO will also act as a liaison with private equity sponsors and board members, providing commercial insights and high-quality reporting. The position requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in international M&A and transformation environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support international M&A activity, including due diligence, deal structuring, and post-acquisition integration.
- Build and scale finance operations and controls to support growth across new markets.
- Act as a key liaison with private equity sponsors and board members, delivering high-quality reporting and commercial insights.
- Drive value creation initiatives and ensure alignment with ESG priorities and investor expectations.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a CFO in a private equity-backed business is essential.
- Strong track record in international M&A and post-deal integration within high-growth or transformation environments.
- Deep understanding of the energy infrastructure or related industrial sectors, ideally with ESG exposure.
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to influence at board level and work collaboratively with investors.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally as part of the M&A process.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Energy Infrastructure
Location: United Kingdom (with limited international travel)
Day Rate: Competitive GF016
Finatal is working with a high-growth, private equity-backed business in the energy infrastructure and ESG sector is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial strategy during a critical phase of expansion and transformation. With a current turnover of approximately £40 million, the business is entering an exciting new chapter focused on a buy-and-build strategy and internationalisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support international M&A activity, including due diligence, deal structuring, and post-acquisition integration.
- Build and scale finance operations and controls to support growth across new markets.
- Act as a key liaison with private equity sponsors and board members, delivering high-quality reporting and commercial insights.
- Drive value creation initiatives and ensure alignment with ESG priorities and investor expectations.
Essential Experience:
- Proven experience as a CFO in a private equity-backed business is essential.
- Strong track record in international M&A and post-deal integration within high-growth or transformation environments.
- Deep understanding of the energy infrastructure or related industrial sectors, ideally with ESG exposure.
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to influence at board level and work collaboratively with investors.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally as part of the M&A process.