52 Opportunities for

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

London

£800-£1000 per day

ML1002

Are you an experienced Chief Information Officer with a strong background in private equity-backed portfolio companies? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to lead the technology transformation of a leading hospitality organization? We are seeking a talented CIO on behalf of our client, based in the UK.

About the Company:

Our client is a prominent player in the hospitality industry, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. Backed by a private equity fund, they are embarking on a digital journey, and as the CIO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping their technology landscape and driving operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with the company's vision and private equity goals.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of technology solutions to optimize business processes and improve guest experiences.
• Oversee the management of the company's infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity, and software applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify technology opportunities and drive innovation throughout the organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with technology partners and vendors, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and solutions.
• Stay updated on emerging technology trends and industry best practices, making recommendations for strategic initiatives and investments.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Chief Information Officer or a similar leadership role within private equity-backed portfolio companies is essential.
• Demonstrable expertise in developing and executing technology strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Strong knowledge of information systems, data management, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
• Experience in evaluating and implementing technology solutions, driving digital transformation initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Interim Data Visualization consultant

London

£450-£550 per day

ML1001

Are you a skilled data visualization expert with a passion for driving insights through visual storytelling? Are you seeking an exciting interim opportunity to work with a private equity-backed property company? We are recruiting for an Interim Data Visualization Expert on behalf of our client, based in London.

Our client is a leading property company backed by a reputable private equity firm. With a strong focus on data-driven decision making, they are seeking a talented Data Visualization Expert to join their team on an interim basis and help unlock the power of data through visually compelling and impactful dashboards and reports.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and identify key insights to be communicated through visualizations.
• Design and develop interactive dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using industry-leading tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or QlikView.
• Utilize data storytelling techniques to effectively communicate complex concepts and trends to non-technical stakeholders.
• Analyze data sets and provide recommendations on visualizations that best represent the underlying data and drive actionable insights.
• Work closely with the data engineering and analytics teams to ensure data accuracy, availability, and integration with visualization tools.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in data visualization and leverage that knowledge to improve the company's visual reporting capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Data Visualization Expert or similar role, preferably within the property industry or related field.
• Experience of working within a P.E backed business is essential.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or QlikView.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis and data modeling concepts.
• Ability to translate complex data sets into clear and visually compelling dashboards and reports.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working on an interim basis or in a fast-paced project environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rate based on experience and market rates.
• Opportunity to work with a leading property company backed by a reputable private equity firm.
• Chance to showcase your expertise in data visualization and make a significant impact on business decisions.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunity to expand your network and gain valuable experience.

Interim FP&A Manger

Central London

£500-600 PD

Central London / Hybird

GA1039

The Opportunity:

Finatal is currently partnering with a private equity backed multi-site hospitality company experiencing 35% year-on-year growth. Due to the expansion, they seek a strong commercially focused individual to create to financial plans and budgets forecasting for investors and senior stakeholders. Modelling experience is desired in addition to strong business partnering abilities. An exciting opportunity to lead the professionalization of the commercial arm of the business.

The role:

• Aid the creation and preparation of 5-year business forecasting
• Hand-on and independent candidate to business partnering with all arms of the business
• Experience of working closely alongside a CFO
• Ability to prepare vital business plans
• Involvement in creation of high-quality budgets and forecast models
• Additionally, any ongoing adhoc projects surrounding processes & controls due to company growth
• Forward thinking and dynamic candidate

The Requirements:

• ACA or CIMA or ACCA Qualified
• Experience of private equity backed business environment is desired
• Sector experience is desired

Interim Financial Controller

South Coast

£500 - £600 / day

MJW1015

Finatal is recruiting an interim FC to support a private equity backed infrastructure project on the south coast. As Financial Controller, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial activities of the company and providing strategic guidance to the management team. A successful candidate will also have experience implementing systems and controls, improving month-end processes and establishing best practices in creating and maintaining the financial statements.

Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA qualified accountant
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Proficiency in financial management software and ERP systems.
• Experience setting up financial statements

Interim Financial Consultant – B2B SaaS   

£700pd (Outside IR35)

Central London

JP1015

The Opportunity

Finatal is partnered with a fast-growth B2B SaaS business in the MarTech space, as they look to professionalise their finance function following recent investment. Directly supporting the CFO, you will be responsible for all aspects of reporting and controls, whilst continually driving improvements in processes. Previous experience with acquisition accounting would also be highly advantageous.

The Role

• Work closely with the CFO to provide a safe pair of hands for all technical accounting matters
• Streamline processes and controls, reduce time for month-end, implement new policies and procedures
• Review of current systems, recommend any potential changes
• Lead on accounting matters for future acquisitions
• Review of current finance function, and recommend strategic changes

The Requirements

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)
• Comfortable working closely with C-Suite executives
• B2B SaaS experience desired
• PE experience also desired
• Immediately available

Interim Power BI Data Analyst (6-Month Contract)

London based

£400-550 p.d outside

EM1027

Finatal is working with a dynamic and rapidly growing SAAS business, backed by a prominent private equity firm. They specialise in providing innovative software solutions to our clients, helping them optimise their operations and achieve their strategic objectives. With a focus on high growth, they are seeking a talented and experienced Interim Power BI Data Analyst to join their team on a 6-month contract basis.

As an Interim Power BI Data Analyst, you will play a crucial role in driving data analytics initiatives within the organisation. You will be responsible for implementing Power BI from scratch, ensuring data accuracy, optimising performance, and creating insightful reports and visualisations. Your expertise in ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and SQL will be invaluable in transforming raw data into actionable insights for their C-suite stakeholders

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective Power BI solutions.
• Implement Power BI from scratch, including data modeling, report development, and dashboard creation.
• Develop and maintain efficient ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into Power BI.
• Perform data analysis, data profiling, and data cleansing to ensure the accuracy and quality of the information used in reporting.
• Design visually appealing and intuitive reports and dashboards that effectively communicate complex data in a clear and concise manner.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop metrics to measure business performance and track progress towards goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their reporting needs and deliver actionable insights that drive informed decision-making.

PE or VC experience is mandatory and UK based candidates only as this role will be on a hybrid basis

Interim Hybrid Finance Data Analyst (6-Month Contract)

Hybrid - London

£400-550 outside per day

EM1026

We have partnered with a Private Equity backed SAAS business who are going through a series of inorganic growth. As part of their growth strategy, they are seeking a highly skilled Interim Hybrid Finance Data Analyst to join their team on a 6-month contract basis.

As an Interim Hybrid Finance Data Analyst, you will play a vital role in leveraging financial data to drive strategic insights to the C-suite level stakeholders. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior finance professionals to analyse and visualise complex financial information using Power BI. Your expertise in financial data analysis, Power BI, and your qualification (part or full) will be crucial in providing accurate and actionable insights that drive financial success.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with finance, sales, and marketing teams to identify and analyse key financial and business metrics.
• Develop comprehensive financial dashboards and reports using Power BI to provide actionable insights into revenue, customer acquisition, churn, and other performance indicators.
• Analyse subscription and usage data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for revenue growth and customer retention.
• Work closely with the sales team to analyse pricing strategies, customer segmentation, and profitability.
• Conduct cohort analysis to understand customer behaviour, usage patterns, and lifetime value.
• Develop financial models and forecasts to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies based on data analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop metrics and KPIs that align with business goals and objectives.

Interim Data Scientist

London

£600-£700 per day

ML1000

We are working with a rapidly growing business services company backed by a leading private equity firm. The organization is dedicated to transforming the industry through innovation and data-driven strategies.

Job Description: We are seeking a talented and experienced interim data scientist to join our clients team on an interim basis. In this role, you will work directly with their executive team and key stakeholders, utilizing your expertise in data science to drive strategic growth and provide actionable insights.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business challenges and develop data-driven solutions.
• Analyze complex datasets using statistical methods and machine learning techniques.
• Build predictive models to forecast business performance, customer behavior, and market trends.
• Interpret and communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in data science, computer science, statistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a data scientist, within private equity environments.
• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis, machine learning, and predictive modeling.
• Solid programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or D3.js.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Interim Group Financial Controller

London

I am working with a PE-Backed Large Cap Pharmaceuticals business seeking to recruit an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller to join them - stabilizing function during a time of transition. The successful candidate will be accountable for managing all facets of financial operations, ensuring tight financial governance, regulatory compliance, and fixing issues within the team.

Role Responsibilities:

• Work with the senior leadership team to develop and execute an overall finance strategy, including financial reporting across multiple sites and currencies.
• Responsible for managing the consolidated financial statements and monthly accounting close processes.
• Ensure internal and external reporting requirements are met, including timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and audit compliance.
• Implement best practices in financial controls and risk management, ensuring appropriate finance systems and processes are implemented across the organisation.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching as needed to the finance team.

Skills & Experience Required:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified with good experience in a senior finance role within a multinational environment.
• Experience in Pharmaceuticals is a must.
• Strong technical accounting skills and experience closing the books under IFRS.
• Proven experience of implementing robust financial controls and a high degree of process orientation.
• Experience working with private equity investors and understanding of associated reporting requirements and governance structures.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.

Interim Group Financial Controller 

£600-£700/day outside IR35 

London – hybrid

JXS1071

The Opportunity

Finatal is currently working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Group Financial Controller to join an established Private Equity backed Professional Services company. You will be responsible for driving growth and developing relationships with key stakeholders.

The company are highly acquisitive and are already experiencing exponential growth. You will also be crucial to the execution of strategy whilst ensuring the successful integration and consolidation of acquisitions and the ongoing systems and processes to support them.

The company are looking for an individual with proven experience in an acquisitive Professional Services business. 

The Role

• Lead the financial reporting and controlling processes to ensure the group reporting requirements are met
• Streamlining processes to professionalise the finance function
• Working closely with the CFO to drive performance and support the fast growth of the business
• Implementing the system changes
• Be responsible for the financial reporting of the business
• Working with your team focusing on the 3-5 year business plan
• Liaise with the key stakeholders
• Oversight of post-acquisition integration to ensure consistent processes

The Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent) qualification required
• Demonstrable ability to operate, and excel, within a fast paced, challenging and changing environment.
• Good understanding of ERP systems
• Proven track record of working specifically with acquisition integration
• Experience within a private equity backed business
• Professional Services experience required

Interim Exit Support

Hybrid working model with some Pan-European travel

£1000 per day outside IR35

SL48652

Finatal is currently partnered with a leading large-cap manufacturing business with a strong global presence. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, they strive to deliver excellence in their products and services. As they navigate a period of transformation, they are seeking an Interim Exit Support Specialist to join their team and assist with their strategic initiatives.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Interim Exit Support Specialist to provide critical support during a transitional phase within their organization. As the Interim Exit Support Specialist, you will play a key role in assisting our management team with the planning, coordination, and execution of exit strategies. This is a challenging role that requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex projects across various locations.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement exit strategies for designated business units.
• Conduct thorough assessments of the current business operations, identifying areas for improvement and potential risks.
• Develop and execute detailed project plans, ensuring timely completion of all activities within established deadlines.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transition and minimize disruption during the exit process.
• Monitor and report on project progress, providing regular updates to stakeholders and management.
• Act as a key point of contact for all parties involved in the exit process, addressing any inquiries or concerns.
• Conduct post-exit evaluations to measure the success of the implemented strategies and identify lessons learned for future reference.

Qualifications:

• ACA Qualified - Experience with TS is strongly desired.
• Experience with PE is necessary, ideally has been through multiple exits.
• Experience in manufacturing is strongly desired.

Interim FP&A Manager

£550 outside IR35 day rate

London – hybrid

JXS1070

The Opportunity:

Finatal is currently working with a highly acquisitive, private equity backed, construction company. They are looking for a highly proactive and diligent individual to take lead with onboarding new acquisitions and deep dive into the newly acquired business’ reporting to provide clarity to the parent. This is a unique opportunity to support an ambitious growth agenda which involves further expansion within the UK. 

The Role:

• Improving the budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Reduce the length of the reporting process
• Set up, document and standardise all processes for newly acquired businesses
• Support business partnering with other sections of the business
• Supporting senior leadership team on their decision making
• Support the Planning and Analysis

The Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified required
• FP&A experience in a high growth or a PE backed business
• Ambitious, hardworking and adaptive
• Proven track record of being able to liaise with stakeholders within the business
• Available immediately or within two weeks
• Experience within a construction business is preferred