Interim CFO - Professional Services (PE-Backed)
Location:
London (Minimum 2 days a week in-office) Day Rate:
£800-£1000pd, outside IR35 (or c£190k FTC with benefits including healthcare, pension 3%, phone bill expenses, 28 days AL) Outside IR35
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3-Month Initial Contract (Potential to Extend to 6 Months) Immediate Start A dynamic, purpose-driven professional services company is seeking an
Interim CFO
to support a period of transition and growth. This role is crucial as the company prepares for a key board meeting in December, year-end close in January, and the start of a finance transformation initiative. About the Company: The business is a rapidly growing, PE-backed advisory firm focused on helping brands solve complex societal and environmental challenges. With a turnover of £10m, they operate in both the UK and India and are on a growth trajectory, aiming to expand further through senior leadership hires and potential M&A activity. Their culture is purpose-driven, fast-paced, and international, with a strong commercial focus on EBITDA and sustainability. They need someone who thrives in an evolving, hands-on environment and is comfortable driving change at pace. The Role: This position is available due to the departure of a permanent FD who is unable to continue in the role. The Interim CFO will oversee key financial operations, lead the year-end close process, and contribute to the review and restructuring of the finance function. Key responsibilities include: Leading the preparation for the December board meeting, including creating a solid business case for the future direction. Managing the year-end close (January). Initiating a full review of finance processes and systems, including the migration to a new accounting package. Overseeing the restructuring of the finance and commercial parts of the business. Onboarding and mentoring an FP&A Analyst in the UK. The ideal candidate will have significant
PE experience , particularly within
professional services , and a
hands-on CFO background . Experience with revenue recognition (timesheets), system migrations, and working with a diverse, international team will be key. The Ideal Candidate: CFO experience , ideally with a
controllership background
due to the year-end process. Proven ability to manage ambiguity and change, especially within a
PE-backed
environment. Strong commercial acumen and a
hands-on approach
to leadership. Experience in
professional services , with a solid understanding of revenue recognition and financial reporting processes. Comfortable working in a high-energy, international office with a mix of young professionals. Do reach out if this is of interest. Due to the quantity of applications, we may struggle to provide feedback to all unsuccessful applications.
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London (Minimum 2 days a week in-office) Day Rate:
£800-£1000pd, outside IR35 (or c£190k FTC with benefits including healthcare, pension 3%, phone bill expenses, 28 days AL) Outside IR35
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3-Month Initial Contract (Potential to Extend to 6 Months) Immediate Start A dynamic, purpose-driven professional services company is seeking an
Interim CFO
to support a period of transition and growth. This role is crucial as the company prepares for a key board meeting in December, year-end close in January, and the start of a finance transformation initiative. About the Company: The business is a rapidly growing, PE-backed advisory firm focused on helping brands solve complex societal and environmental challenges. With a turnover of £10m, they operate in both the UK and India and are on a growth trajectory, aiming to expand further through senior leadership hires and potential M&A activity. Their culture is purpose-driven, fast-paced, and international, with a strong commercial focus on EBITDA and sustainability. They need someone who thrives in an evolving, hands-on environment and is comfortable driving change at pace. The Role: This position is available due to the departure of a permanent FD who is unable to continue in the role. The Interim CFO will oversee key financial operations, lead the year-end close process, and contribute to the review and restructuring of the finance function. Key responsibilities include: Leading the preparation for the December board meeting, including creating a solid business case for the future direction. Managing the year-end close (January). Initiating a full review of finance processes and systems, including the migration to a new accounting package. Overseeing the restructuring of the finance and commercial parts of the business. Onboarding and mentoring an FP&A Analyst in the UK. The ideal candidate will have significant
PE experience , particularly within
professional services , and a
hands-on CFO background . Experience with revenue recognition (timesheets), system migrations, and working with a diverse, international team will be key. The Ideal Candidate: CFO experience , ideally with a
controllership background
due to the year-end process. Proven ability to manage ambiguity and change, especially within a
PE-backed
environment. Strong commercial acumen and a
hands-on approach
to leadership. Experience in
professional services , with a solid understanding of revenue recognition and financial reporting processes. Comfortable working in a high-energy, international office with a mix of young professionals. Do reach out if this is of interest. Due to the quantity of applications, we may struggle to provide feedback to all unsuccessful applications.
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