An AI scale-up is seeking an Interim CFO to lead its finance function through a sell-side exit process, working directly with founders and preparing the business for private equity acquisition.
An AI scale-up based in New York is looking for an Interim CFO to own the finance function and drive the business through a full exit process. The role requires someone who has operated on the sell side before and understands precisely how PE buyers assess software and AI businesses, including recurring revenue metrics, commercial due diligence, and valuation multiples.
Working directly alongside the founders and leadership team, the Interim CFO will build investor-grade financial models, lead due diligence processes, and advise on deal structure and positioning. This is an execution-focused role that requires both strategic clarity and hands-on finance leadership through a high-stakes transaction.
- Own the full finance function and manage day-to-day financial operations throughout the exit process
- Build and maintain investor-grade financial models aligned to PE buyer expectations
- Lead and coordinate sell-side due diligence, including commercial and financial workstreams
- Advise founders and the board on deal structure, valuation positioning, and transaction dynamics
- Drive internal financial restructuring to ensure the business is genuinely exit-ready
- Translate board-level direction into finance-led execution across the organisation
- Qualified accountant with direct sell-side M&A experience, ideally in software, SaaS, or AI businesses
- Strong understanding of how PE acquirers assess recurring revenue metrics, valuation multiples, and commercial due diligence
- Previous experience as a CFO or senior finance leader supporting a CFO in a technology company
- Track record of partnering with founders and leadership teams through high-growth or exit scenarios
- Demonstrated ability to lead internal restructures and drive finance-led execution at board level
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