Chief Financial Officer

Strategy: Buy-and-Build | Exit in 18 Months

IH9205

A Private Equity–backed SaaS platform with £42m revenue is seeking a commercially driven Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function through the next phase of accelerated growth and a planned exit within 18 months.

The business has an established finance team of 10 and a clear buy-and-build strategy, targeting bolt-on acquisitions with enterprise values between £500k and £10m. The incoming CFO will play a central role in executing this strategy, driving value creation initiatives, and preparing the business for a successful liquidity event.

This is a high-impact role suited to a hands-on, strategically minded finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, transaction-led environment.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Private Equity investors, the CFO will:

• Lead and develop the existing finance team of 10
• Drive financial strategy, planning, and performance management
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cashflow optimisation, and KPI reporting
• Lead acquisition activity including valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, and integration
• Strengthen financial controls, systems, and reporting infrastructure
• Prepare the business for exit, including vendor due diligence and investor engagement
• Act as a key commercial partner to the CEO and Board
• Manage banking relationships, debt facilities, and capital structure

• Proven CFO or Finance Director experience within a SaaS, software, or tech-enabled business
• Prior experience in a Private Equity–backed environment
• Demonstrable buy-and-build / M&A execution experience
• Strong understanding of SaaS metrics (ARR, MRR, churn, LTV/CAC, etc.)
• Track record of leading a business through growth and ideally an exit event
• Strategic yet hands-on leadership style
• Credible Board presence with strong stakeholder management capability