Cfo

A globally recognised, award winning PE backed SaaS business require an experienced Global CFO. Following significant investment from a Private Equity firm, the business is now entering a major scale‑up phase. With a global team operating across the UK, US, Australia and Asia‑Pacific, the business is building the foundations of a world‑class, investor‑ready SaaS organisation primed for rapid and capital‑efficient global expansion. This is a pivotal appointment. The CFO will be the CEO's closest strategic partner, helping transform global finance operations and embedding the discipline, insight, and cadence required for high‑velocity growth in a PE‑backed environment. The CFO will combine investor‑grade financial leadership with a hands‑on, execution‑focused approach, shaping the financial engine room of a business undergoing step‑change transformation. If you are a commercially minded, detail‑driven SaaS finance leader who wants to help scale a global SaaS company, this is one of the most exciting CFO mandates in the market., Commercial Partnership Responsibilities Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Product and Engineering on pricing, forecasting, deal structures, and unit economics. Improve commercial accuracy, revenue predictability and financial insight across the organisation. Financial Leadership & Value Creation Provide full financial stewardship, ensuring high‑quality reporting, governance and decision‑making. Translate strategy into measurable plans and performance targets aligned to the $100m ARR ambition. Drive predictable performance, operating leverage, and long‑term value creation. Execution & Scaling Standardise and automate financial systems, processes and reporting. Establish and lead a high‑performing global finance function. Operate with sleeves rolled up, particularly through periods of rapid scale‑up and change. Governance, Risk & Compliance Lead global reporting, audits, compliance and risk management across multiple geographies. Deliver PE‑standard board packs, reporting and investor engagement. External Stakeholders Lead global liquidity, tax and banking relationships. Support the CEO and Board on funding strategy, value‑creation planning and long‑term exit readiness. Qualifications Proven experience as an International CFO in a PE‑backed and high‑growth SaaS business. Demonstrated ability to scale finance functions across multiple geographies. Deep expertise in SaaS metrics, subscription economics, forecasting and revenue recognition. Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent. Strong commercial partnering across Sales, Marketing and Customer Success functions. Extensive experience in board reporting, governance, and investor engagement. Experience supporting private equity value‑creation plans and exit readiness. Exposure to international expansion and complex global operating environments. Personal Attributes Trusted strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team. Highly hands‑on, execution‑oriented leader who leads from the front. Commercially astute, intellectually rigorous, and outcomes‑focused. Comfortable operating across strategy and detail. Technologically literate with a bias toward automation and data‑driven decision‑making. #J-18808-Ljbffr