Job Description

Job Description: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our leadership team. This role is pivotal in driving the financial strategy planning and operations of our organization. The ideal candidate brings a wealth of experience in the C-Suite preferably within the consultancy or people services industry and has a successful track record of supporting Private Equity (PE) exits.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to bring their unique perspectives to our team.

Responsibilities

As the CFO you will:

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the executive team to steer the companys financial strategy and business direction ensuring alignment with our overall goals.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Oversee financial planning budgeting forecasting and reporting operations. Develop robust analytics to provide data-driven insights for decision-making.
• Private Equity Management: Lead preparations for PE exit including managing investor relationships optimizing financial structures and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Operational Excellence: Drive efficiencies across finance operations identifying and implementing industry-leading financial systems and processes.
• Risk Management: Assess financial risks and opportunities and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Team Leadership: Cultivate a collaborative and high-performing finance team by fostering professional growth diversity and inclusion.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO Board of Directors and investors effectively communicating financial insights and updates.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you bring:

• Proven experience as a CFO or senior financial executive ideally within the consultancy or people services industry.
• Track record of leading or playing a key role in a successful Private Equity (PE) exit.
• Strong understanding of financial principles regulations and best practices.
• Expertise in financial modeling planning and analytics.
• Experience building mentoring and leading finance teams in a people-first way.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field; Advanced degree (MBA) and/or CPA is strongly preferred.
• A commitment to upholding diversity equity and inclusion in every aspect of your role.

Day-to-Day

Every day as a CFO youll:

• Lead strategic discussions with the executive team and board on financial objectives and progress toward goals.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of detailed financial reports including profit and loss statements balance sheets and cash flow projections.
• Guide your team to provide actionable insights based on financial data to drive business performance.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to financial regulations and standards.
• Manage negotiations with investors banks and other financial partners as needed.
• Create and support a culture of innovation accountability and inclusivity within the finance team.
• Proactively monitor business risks and implement necessary financial safeguards.

We are excited to find someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to shape the future of our organization. Join us as we make an impact together!

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued respected and supported to succeed.