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This is an opportunity to join a rapidly scaling, private equity-backed technology business at a pivotal stage of its growth journey, based in City of London (Hybrid).
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The Opportunity
Unmissable chance to partner with an ambitious CEO and Board, shaping strategy, driving commercial performance, and accelerating domestic and international expansion. As a strategic decision-maker, you’ll lead every aspect of business growth while developing a scalable finance function to support future success.
This is a true executive leadership role—your influence will be transformative.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CEO and sitting on the Executive Board, you’ll lead both strategic and commercial finance, acting as the finance architect of the business.
Your responsibilities will extend far beyond traditional finance: you’ll be a trusted advisor, helping to shape strategy, challenge assumptions, foster accountability within leadership, and ensure long-term financial readiness.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the finance function, governance, and financial strategy to align with business ambitions.
- Collaborate closely with the CEO and Board on strategic planning and commercial decisions.
- Own budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-term financial planning.
- Build a robust financial reporting framework, controls, and scalable finance processes tailored to growth.
- Support investor relations, fundraising activities, and value-creation initiatives.
- Lead financial integration and due diligence for future acquisitions.
- Drive international growth and market expansion.
- Develop, mentor, and strengthen the finance team as the business scales.
- Maintain best-in-class financial governance and compliance.
About You
We’re seeking a commercially minded CFO poised to thrive in high-growth, high-stakes environments, blending strategic vision with hands-on leadership.
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Essential Experience
- Proven CFO experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology business.
- Strong private equity investment/finance experience.
- Track record of scaling businesses through rapid growth periods.
- Exceptional commercial and strategic finance expertise.
- Experience with international operations (expansion into new markets).
- Comfortable working within a founder-led, entrepreneurial culture.
- Background in board-level leadership, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Collaborative leadership style, balancing direct leadership with strong rapport-building.
Why Apply?
This is more than a promotion—it’s a chance to join a multi-phase growth journey, shaping strategy, operations, and long-term value creation. You’ll work alongside an experienced leadership team in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment where your contributions will drastically impact the business.
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