Chief Financial Officer

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Phipps Cameron Reports To: Chief Executive Officer & Board Company Overview (Confidential) The company is a private-equity-backed specialist consultancy delivering high-value strategic advisory services to a global client base. The business has a strong core market position and a clear strategy to scale internationally , supported by its private equity sponsor. Growth will be driven through a combination of organic expansion and targeted international M&A , with a defined medium-term exit horizon . The CFO will play a central role in executing this strategy and positioning the business for a successful exit. We are seeking a highly commercial and strategically minded Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function of a PE-backed, high-growth consultancy. The CFO will be a core member of the executive leadership team and a key partner to the CEO, Board, and private equity investors. This role requires significant private equity exposure , deep hands-on M&A experience , and a proven track record of using acquisitions to support international expansion and exit value creation . The successful candidate will combine strategic leadership with a hands-on approach suited to a scaling professional services business. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a financial strategy aligned with PE value-creation plans, international growth objectives, and exit timelines. Partner with the CEO and Board to evaluate international market entry strategies, investment priorities, and capital allocation. Lead multi-year financial planning, scenario modelling, and exit-focused forecasting. Deliver Board-level reporting, KPIs, and performance analysis aligned to PE expectations. Lead exit readiness activities Own and lead all financial aspects of M&A, with a specific focus on international acquisitions , including: Financial evaluation of overseas targets and new market entry opportunities Deal structuring, funding considerations, and risk assessment Implement scalable financial systems, controls, and processes suitable for international operations and exit scrutiny. Partner with commercial leadership on pricing, utilisation, project profitability, and international contract structures. Build and lead a finance function capable of supporting international growth and PE exit standards. Develop regional finance leadership as the business expands globally. The Ideal Candidate Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent). Senior finance leadership experience (CFO / Finance Director) within a private-equity-backed business . Extensive M&A experience , including cross-border transactions and post-deal integration. Background in professional services or consultancy environments. Experience scaling an SME into a multi-country operation. Knowledge of international tax, transfer pricing, and regulatory frameworks. Experience implementing global financial reporting and ERP systems. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full-time Job function Finance Industries Professional Services, Business Consulting and Services, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Phipps Cameron by 2x Get notified about new Chief Financial Officer jobs in Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom . #J-18808-Ljbffr