CFO PE Backed Buy and Build Marketing Services business

Overview

In this role you will lead the financial strategy for a rapidly growing PE-backed marketing services business. You will partner with the executive team and a private equity partner to drive organic growth, execute buy-and-build initiatives, and manage M&A integration. You will professionalise the finance function, provide robust forecasting, and protect financial health through effective risk management. You will mentor the finance team and ensure timely, insightful financial reporting for stakeholders. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the company’s next phase of profitable growth.

Pay / Benefits

• equity
• bonus
• benefits package
• competitive salary

Responsibilities

• Steer financial strategy and planning to enable profitable growth
• Lead buy-and-build strategy and oversee M&A integration
• Professionalise and scale the finance function
• Provide accurate financial projections to support decision-making
• Establish risk management measures and protect financial health
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting for stakeholders
• Lead and mentor the finance team to foster excellence

Key requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)
• Experience as CFO or Divisional CFO in a PE-backed marketing services business
• Proven track record leading buy-and-build initiatives and exits
• Experience building out a finance team for scalable growth
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management
• Ability to operate at pace and drive change

• excellent communication
• stakeholder management
• ability to operate at pace
• financial leadership
• M&A integration
• build-out of finance function

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