Perm CFO for a digital learning services business

Finatal
Perm CFO for a digital learning services business Perm CFO for a digital learning services business

Location: London

AB48614

We are currently partnered with a mid-market Private Equity fund who are looking to invest in an organisation that is focussed on an organic growth journey. The business requires a first-class CFO; to drive on the next phase of growth – looking to grow to c. £5-7m EBITDA over the next few years. A good quality CEO is searching for a strategic business partner to play an instrumental role in building a robust finance function and post deal professionalisation; setting the strategy for finance and helping prepare for exit in 3-4 years.

Requirements:

• The successful candidate will have experience of working in a private equity backed business in a growth setting previously.
• Must be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Work closely with the CEO and significant shareholders
• Strong leadership skills
• M&A experience
• Previous experience as the no.1 at a professional services business

Consultants Arpita Batra Associate Arpita joined Finatal in 2022. She is an Associate in the CFO Practice and provides invaluable support on high profile finance moves across portfolio businesses. She is an integral part of the CFO team. Contact Consultant Email me Connect

Role: Perm CFO – PE backed B2B SaaS business

Location: London / Flexible

AB39856

The opportunity:

Finatal are partnered with a global and leading provider of B2B SaaS to large consumer businesses; a £750bn marketplace. With recent Private Equity investment from a global investor and a broad international presence, the business is searching for an entrepreneurial CFO to join on the next phase of rapid growth. Their market leading product is innovative and solution-oriented; helping CPG organisations optimise and automate their processes. Business also has the potential to expand their product offering via M&A. Currently the business is doing c$35m ARR and 30% growth per annum. The goal is to accelerate this to c$150m ARR and growth of c50% per annum over the next few years. The role of the CFO will be to build a robust finance function and a heavy focus on organic growth.

What we look for:

• Must be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Extensive knowledge of SaaS KPI’s and metrics
• Worked alongside PE in a growth setting
• Strong leadership skills
• Led a successful secondary buyout or exit to trade

Finatal is currently working with an exciting private equity backed professional services business. The group are looking for a pro-active Financial Controller to join, getting exposure to the full 360 of finance. Working with a high calibre team leading the group finance function you will be responsible for driving growth and developing relationships with key stakeholders. The company are highly acquisitive and growing rapidly. The individual candidate will have experience integrating acquisitions within a growing business. The company are also embarking on a system change and will need advice and guidance in this process.

The Role

• Streamlining processes to professionalise the finance function
• Working closely with the CFO to drive performance and support the fast growth of the business
• Be integral to developing process whilst improving control systems
• Implementing the system changes
• Integrating new acquisitions
• Be responsible for the financial reporting of the business
• Working with your team focusing on the 3-5 year business plan
• Liaise with the key stakeholders

The Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified required
• Demonstrable experience working in a growing business with the responsibility for all controls and processes.
• Demonstrable ability to operate, and excel, within a fast paced, challenging and changing environment.
• Experience in Financial and Management Accounting.
• Proven track record of working specifically with process and control improvement
• Hardworking, ambitious and dedicated with an established track record working in a fast paced, dynamic and challenging environment.
• Experience in Professional Services is preferred

Interim Finance Director – Professional Services

Location: London

MJW49057

Finatal is currently seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead the acquisition of a professional services company for a middle market private equity client, working alongside the acquiree to build the data room, prepare the due diligence and support the pre-existing finance function during the transition and through the period of change. This is a short-term assignment with an estimated duration of 2-3 months, aimed at ensuring a smooth transition and successful deal closure. Following the completion of the transaction, the interim finance director will be responsible for leading the post-deal professionalisation piece, bolstering the finance function and implementing systems and controls to support the future strategy of the company. The position will be based in London, and the ideal candidate should be available to start in early July.

Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA or FCCA Qualified Chartered Accountant
• Extensive experience in finance, accounting, or investment banking, with a strong background in leading exit processes
• Proven track record of successfully preparing due diligence processes, building out the data room and managing post-deal integration
• Experience as a number 1 or 2 position in a professional service firm

Interim Power BI Developer

London

ML1003

We are currently seeking an experienced Power BI Developer to join our clients team on an interim basis. This role is for a private equity backed business in the logistics space and will involve working closely with the business intelligence team to create and maintain reports and dashboards using Power BI.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards
• Collaborate with business intelligence team to identify data requirements
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Troubleshoot issues with reports and dashboards
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience in Power BI development
• Experience in data modeling and database design
• Strong understanding of data visualization principles
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience of working in a private equity backed business is essential
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing private equity backed business
• Chance to work with cutting-edge technology and a talented team of professionals

If you are an experienced Power BI Developer looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Finatal is currently partnering with a Large Cap PE fund supporting a growing Healthcare company withing their portfolio looking to appoint an Interim Financial Controller. Due to immediate expansion the company is looking to place a technically and commercially strong candidate to improve and develop the day-to-day finance function. In addition to providing forecasting and budgeting. This new role will prove a fantastic opportunity for driven and ambitious candidates.

The Role:

• Working closely with the CEO/CFO of a high-growth business
• Hands on candidate to develop the day-to-day finance function
• Managing and developing a growing team
• Supporting the month end reporting
• Delivering the high level budgeting and forecasting
• Ownership of cashflow management
• Improving the processes and controls for the business whist automating the reporting
• Ability and willing to take on any additional ad-hoc projects

The Requirements:

• Experience within a Large Cap PE environment is desired
• Healthcare experience is desired
• Ambitious, hardworking and driven mentality

Finatal iscurrently partnering a Large Cap PE fund looking to support a B2B Fintech company within their portfolio looking to appoint an Interim Senior Finance Manager. Due to the nature of this high-growth business they are seeking a driven operational and technical candidate to develop the day-to-day finance function as well as improve reporting processes. In addition to working alongside the FP&A team to enhance the commercial arm of the business.

The Role:

• Working closely with the Group FC of a high-growth business
• Hands on candidate to manage the day-to-day finance function
• Developing cashflow management and management reporting
• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliation
• Supporting the month end reporting
• Delivering the budgeting and forecasting
• Improving the processes and controls for the business whist automating the reporting

The Requirements:

• Experience within Large Cap PE environment
• Sector experience is desired
• Ambitious, hardworking and driven mentality

Role: Perm CFO – PE backed B2B SaaS business

Location: London / Flexible

AB39856

The opportunity:
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