CFO

Cedar

Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days

Prestwick, South Ayrshire KA9 2RW, Scotland

£90,000 - £108,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Cedar is seeking a CFO for a PE-backed technology scale-up in Prestwick, offering a hybrid work model of 2-3 days in the office.
The role requires previous experience as a number one in finance (FD/CFO) with a strong analytical and data-driven background.
The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary, although the specific amount is not disclosed in the job description.
Experience in an international/multi-currency environment and familiarity with Private Equity-backed businesses is preferred.
The CFO will oversee a small team, focusing on compliance, regulatory requirements, and driving operational excellence as the business scales.

Exclusive role - CFO - PE backed Tech scale-up - Prestwick (hybrid working, 2-3 days in)

Cedar have been retained by a mid-market Private Equity firm in search of a CFO for a newly acquired profitable c.£30m t/o Technology business.

As the CFO and Board member, you will support the newly appointed CEO to drive operating excellence and support strategic decisions as the business scales into new markets/territories, and be the link between the board and the PE owners.

The new CEO is very data-driven, and needs someone who can slice and dice the business - evaluating business lines and products, and reviewing regional profitability. You will get to influence the future shape of the business, looking for efficiencies, and potentially rationalising or increasing investment into new revenue streams - as well as performing due diligence for M&A. They need someone robust who can help the CEO drive change and make tough decisions.

Overseeing a small team the CFO will have to be hands-on, and meticulous on compliance and regulatory requirements, working in an international, multi-currency environment where there will be further geographical expansion as well as M&A activity.

This is an ideal role for someone looking for a long-term CFO position helping to scale a business and take it through a transaction in several years time.

Experience you will need to be successful in this role:

Previous experience being the number 1 in finance (FD/CFO), with experience working in an international/multi-currency environment
A strong analytical background, data-driven, and experience evaluating products / profitability, able to support new investment decisions
Experience working in a Private Capital backed business (PE or similar) is beneficial, or strong working capital and cash flow knowledge
Someone hands-on with a good accounting background, meticulous on compliance and regulatory requirements.

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