SF Executive have been retained by a hugely successful (GBP10m EBITDA plus), private equity backed business to deliver a search for a high calibre, commercially astute and grounded Chief Financial Officer.
The business, within the manufacturing and distribution space is a market leader in it's field and needs a new CFO to help drive an already highly successful company onto even bigger things.
As well has having a focus on getting the basics right (systems, procedures, reporting, risk management, cash generation) you'll be a true business partner to a talented CEO and also be the main conduit between the company and its various stakeholders – private equity investors / banks / non execs / the wider Board.
You'll drive the business to be the very best it can in all areas and ultimately deliver a positive exit for shareholders.
With locations across the UK, we're taking a pragmatic approach to finding the best and brightest candidates for this role. With flexibility and a willingness to be present on your part, we can consider candidates from across the UK and will also offer a relocation package if necessary.
Given this approach and the package which includes a mid seven figure equity opportunity, we can only consider candidates that have (recently) delivered one or all of the following as standalone CFO –
– a PE to trade exit in product based business (manufacturing / FMCG / retail)
– a private to trade exit in a similarly relevant business
– a PE to PE exit in a a similarly relevant business
– a significant PE fundraise within a similarly relevant business
Given the eventual exit value of this business will be in excess of GBP250m EV we would imagine that any previous deals you have completed would be in businesses with turnover and exit EV of at least GBP50m – ideally in excess of GBP100m on both fronts.
Due to the output from our search activity and level of applications expected, we will only be able to get back to relevant candidates – please make sure that when submitting your CV you clearly articulate what your employers did / do to generate revenue, the turnover / EBITDA level and some detail on the size and nature of the transactions you've delivered as CFO.