Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with a Private Equity-backed Professional Services business on an exciting Buy & Build platform. We are seeking a commercially driven CFO to partner with the Board in delivering an ambitious growth strategy through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.



This is a hands-on, strategic role with responsibility for professionalising the finance function, strengthening governance and developing scalable systems to support continued growth and acquisition pipeline.



The ideal candidate will be a CFO with experience in PE-backed professional services businesses, ideally within a buy-and-build or similar roll-up environment.



This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is motivated by the opportunity to build, integrate and transform a growing business.



The ideal candidate for this role:

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA).


• Previous experience working as the number one finance leader in a PE-backed business, and experience within a professional services or adjacent roll-up or similar environment.


• Experience supporting the transition of a Founder led business into a more professionalised environment, including strengthening governance, reporting, systems and processes.


• Strong M&A experience, ideally including acquisition evaluation, financial due diligence, deal execution, integration and post-acquisition optimisation.


• Highly analytical, commercially astute and technically strong, with excellent attention to detail.


• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to operate at pace and drive change.

Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.



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