CFO PE Backed Multisite Professional Services business

Overview

Marks Sattin Executive Search has an exciting opportunity for a CFO to join a PE-backed Buy and Build Education Services business - an organisation with a clear dedication to transforming lives through education, underpinned by a commitment to delivering vital learning opportunities and driving innovation across new areas of educational practice.

The CFO will play an integral part in the role by working closely with the CEO, members of the senior leadership team, and the PE house to make key decision making and lead the established finance team for future growth plans.

As CFO, you will take responsibility for the finance function through M&A, building and maintaining relationships across the company and PE house, creating and implementing a robust structure for further business growth, and key stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function through M&A, building and maintaining relationships across the company and PE house, and implementing a robust structure for growth.
• Work closely with the CEO, senior leadership team, and the PE house to support key decision making and lead the established finance team for future growth plans.
• Drive stakeholder engagement with internal and external partners to enable effective financial management and growth strategies.

Qualifications

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA), preferably chartered
• Experience in a PE Backed business/Leveraged environment, ideally in a Multisite Education, Healthcare, Consumer Facing or related sectors
• Experience with M&A (acquisitions and integration)
• A solid track record in a leadership role, with strong communication skills

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

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