Interim Chief Financial Officer

A PE fund has recently backed a manufacturing business and requires a hands-on interim CFO to lead the professionalisation of its finance function. The mandate centres on improving reporting quality, tightening controls, and building the management information infrastructure needed to support investor expectations and operational decision-making.

This is an early-stage engagement in the investment cycle, requiring someone who can operate at pace in a lean environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and PE investors to identify and execute on value creation initiatives across the business.

• Upgrade finance processes, controls, and management information systems
• Strengthen cashflow management, forecasting, and KPI reporting
• Partner with the CEO and investors on value creation priorities
• Operate effectively in a lean, fast-moving operational environment
• Build and scale the finance function to meet PE-backed business standards

• Proven track record as a CFO or Finance Director in a PE-backed business, ideally in an interim capacity
• Background in manufacturing or industrial sectors
• Demonstrated experience building and scaling finance functions from an early stage
• Hands-on, commercially minded, and credible with senior stakeholders
• Comfortable working at pace with limited resources

Finatal is an executive search and interim placement firm focused on private equity-backed businesses. The company connects growth-stage organisations with experienced finance and operational leaders, with particular expertise in manufacturing and industrial sectors.