Interim Chief Financial Officer

Interim Chief Financial Officer

Posted 2 weeks ago by Stanton House

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£40,000 Per year
Outside
Onsite
London Area, United Kingdom
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Summary: The Interim Chief Financial Officer will lead financial operations for a £40m revenue services business recently acquired by a Private Equity fund. This role involves overseeing post-deal financial due diligence, implementing a 100-day plan, and enhancing financial reporting and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Private Equity environments and be capable of driving cost reduction initiatives while partnering with senior leadership. Immediate availability is required for this high-impact position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead post-deal financial due diligence activities, including validation of financial assumptions and identification of risks and opportunities.
  • Own and deliver the 100-day plan from a finance perspective, aligning with investor expectations and value creation objectives.
  • Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives across the business, improving efficiency and driving sustainable margin enhancement.
  • Establish robust financial reporting, forecasting, and KPI frameworks.
  • Improve cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and financial controls.
  • Partner with the CEO and PE stakeholders to provide strategic financial insight and support decision-making.
  • Assess and strengthen the finance function, including team capability, systems, and processes.
  • Drive budgeting and reforecasting processes in line with new ownership expectations.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as an Interim CFO within Private Equity-backed businesses.
  • Strong track record of delivering post-deal value creation, including 100-day planning and execution.
  • Demonstrated experience in cost reduction, restructuring, or margin improvement programmes.
  • Deep experience in financial due diligence, reporting, and controls improvement.
  • Hands-on approach with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
  • Experience within services or similar sectors preferred.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with investors and boards.
  • Immediately available or able to start at short notice.

Salary (Rate): £40,000.00/mo

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Interim Chief Financial Officer

Contract Type: Interim (6 months)

Location: London – onsite

Start Date: Immediate

Day Rate: £1500–£2000pd (outside IR35)

A £40m revenue services business, recently acquired by a leading Private Equity fund, is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer to support the business through a critical post-deal phase. Working closely with the CEO, investors, and senior leadership team, the Interim CFO will take ownership of post-deal financial due diligence, stabilisation, and the delivery of a robust 100-day plan. This role will play a key part in establishing financial discipline, enhancing reporting, and setting the foundations for value creation, including a clear focus on cost base reduction and efficiency improvement. Operating in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment, this role requires a hands-on finance leader with strong technical capability and the ability to quickly assess, prioritise, and execute across multiple workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead post-deal financial due diligence activities, including validation of financial assumptions and identification of risks and opportunities.
  • Own and deliver the 100-day plan from a finance perspective, aligning with investor expectations and value creation objectives.
  • Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives across the business, improving efficiency and driving sustainable margin enhancement.
  • Establish robust financial reporting, forecasting, and KPI frameworks.
  • Improve cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and financial controls.
  • Partner with the CEO and PE stakeholders to provide strategic financial insight and support decision-making.
  • Assess and strengthen the finance function, including team capability, systems, and processes.
  • Drive budgeting and reforecasting processes in line with new ownership expectations.

To Be Suitable

  • Proven experience as an Interim CFO within Private Equity-backed businesses.
  • Strong track record of delivering post-deal value creation, including 100-day planning and execution.
  • Demonstrated experience in cost reduction, restructuring, or margin improvement programmes.
  • Deep experience in financial due diligence, reporting, and controls improvement.
  • Hands-on approach with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
  • Experience within services or similar sectors preferred.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with investors and boards.
  • Immediately available or able to start at short notice.

This is a high-impact opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial and operational trajectory of a PE-backed business at a pivotal stage in its growth journey. Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to all unsuccessful candidates.

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