Chief Financial Officer

Base pay range £160,000-£180,000 + Bonus + LTIP Direct message the job poster from Eames Consulting London | Permanent | PE-Backed Fintech Lender | £160,000-£180,000 + Bonus + LTIP We are working on a CFO appointment for a private-equity-backed, technology-enabled lending business operating in the UK SME market. With strong institutional backing, it is entering the next phase of its growth and requires a commercial, hands‑on CFO to help lead the business through a full PE cycle. The Opportunity Reporting to the CEO and Board, the CFO will play a critical role in: Leading the finance function of a scaled alternative lending platform Acting as a strategic partner to the PE sponsor and senior leadership team Driving financial discipline, governance, and reporting in a regulated lending environment Supporting growth initiatives, capital strategy, and funding structures Preparing the business for future value‑creation events (refinancing, exit) The Ideal Profile We are looking for a CFO who brings: Senior finance leadership experience within fintech, alternative lending, or private credit Exposure to Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) A proven track record of working with PE/VC investors Strong commercial instincts alongside robust technical finance capability Why Apply Genuine Board‑level influence Clear value‑creation and exit horizon Opportunity to lead and scale a finance function Seniority level Executive Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance #J-18808-Ljbffr