We have a great understanding of both the pool of potential of talent and what it takes to attract the right calibre of candidate; backed up by psychometric testing and data points to minimise the risk of a poor hire.
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CFO Testimonials
"Finatal have been extremely efficient to work with. They've been very responsive, professional and easy to deal with. Looking forward to working with them more in the future."
James Robson
COO"I have recently worked with Finatal to fill a number of key hires in my finance team including a Group Finance Controller. I was extremely impressed with Finatal’s ability to quickly source a shortlist of highly suitable candidates. I also appreciated having Finatal’s view on the best person for the role and luckily, we were in agreement on each role. Finatal closed the successful candidate quickly and in line with my remuneration expectations for each role."
Chris Wilmot
CFO, QualiTest
"I’ve engaged with Finatal twice in the last year for FD within our portfolio and been very impressed with the outcomes on both occasions; Finatal get what a good private equity FD looks like and have a very good understanding of the kind of FDs we at August like to work with. They have been tenacious, proactive, and delivered strong shortlists for two very different briefs, and we’ve been really happy with the finance Directors we’ve hired and the value they’ve delivered so far."
David Lonsdale
August Equity
Opportunities
Our private equity fund advisers are sourcing exceptional talent for the below positions
Ref: AB2887
CFO – PE backed B2B services business
We are currently partnered with a mid-market PE fund who are looking to invest in a market-leading organisation. The business requires a first-class CFO; to drive on the next phase of growth – looking to broadly treble the business to c. £50m EBITDA over the investment lifecycle through a buy and build strategy. With an outstanding presence in the ESG space, they are looking for a strategic and commercial CFO to lead on integration, setting the vision and strategy for finance, bringing a data-led approach to the board and helping prepare for exit in 2-3 years.
Ref: MG1014
CFO - Manufacturing (Private Equity Backed)
Finatal are searching for a commercial CFO to join a leading international, sustainable and innovative manufacturer of mechanical parts. The right CFO will have experience in Private Equity owned businesses and will have led through a successful exit.
Backed by a reputable Private Equity house who have been invested for 2 years and are looking to exit by 2025.
Currently with revenues of £20m with locations in Europe and US. They are looking to grow organically whilst expanding more into the US market to reach £8m EBITDA before sale.
The role will be hands on requiring a CFO who can improve the management information reporting whilst maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
It will allow for commercial aspects with involvement in contractual negotiations and partnering with an experienced management team to deliver the exit plan.
Ref: IH27396
Interim CFO - Healthcare Professional Services
A Private Equity firm have retained Finatal on their CFO search for a portfolio company that operates in the retail space. With £40m t/o and £5m EBITDA, the firm are seeking a dynamic and experienced CFO to join their team. Further, looking to exit next year, the firm are looking for a candidate with a strong background in finance and a proven track record in managing financial operations for a fast-paced environment.
Ref: NH42633
M&A Manager
A leading private equity backed wealth management consolidator requires an M&A Manager to bolster the existing teams capabilities.
With an exceptionally strong pipeline and ambitious plans for 2023, the teams new addition will assist on full cycle deal activity, and is likely to be given responsibility to run their own deals from day one.
Ref: AB2884
Finance Director for a rollout leisure business
Finatal are leading the search for a highly dynamic and confident Finance Director, to join a unique market disruptor within the leisure sector. Heavily focussed on an organic growth journey, the incoming FD will be tasked with rolling out new sites across the UK. The FD will have the opportunity to make an impact by not only being quite hands-on to build a robust finance function, but also become a strategic business partner to drive on the highly reputable entrepreneur.
Ref: JH40559 - Ticketing Platform (FPaaS)
Financial Controller
I am retained on a search with a fast growth, private equity backed payment as a service business (c.£40m t/o) continuing their aggressive growth journey in London and across major cities in America and Europe. Following a successful fundraising round in 2022 with a major mid-market private equity fund, the business is looking for a dynamic, ambitious Financial Controller to report directly into the CFO and lead the finance function through a transformational year whilst working with the board and stakeholders on strategy. My client is a major player in a c.$250 billion market and require a candidate that can contribute to the exponential growth plans.
CFO People
Paul Blant
Managing DirectorWith over 18 years’ of private equity recruitment, Paul has a large network of CFOs from whom he gets respect and huge loyalty. He will not give up a search until he gets the right result for them. Paul oversees all consultants in addition to driving our strategy for PE clients.
With over 18 years’ of private equity recruitment, Paul has a large network of CFOs from whom he gets respect and huge loyalty. He will not give up a search until he gets the right result for them. Paul oversees all consultants in addition to driving our strategy for PE clients.
Contact Paul Blant
Jack Lane
Director - Head of UK PortfolioWith over five years’ recruitment experience in the private equity sector, Jack joined Finatal in 2017 and has since become Director for the interim management practice, interim finance practice and CFO practice. In this short time, he has built an enviable track record and extensive network across private capital. Finatal’s interim offering was recently credited as a Gold Service Provider by the Institute of Interim Management. Jack was also highlighted as a leading consultant by the Institute of Interim Management in 2022.
With over five years’ recruitment experience in the private equity sector, Jack joined Finatal in 2017 and has since become Director for the interim management practice, interim finance practice and CFO practice. In this short time, he has built an enviable track record and extensive network across private capital. Finatal’s interim offering was recently credited as a Gold Service Provider by the Institute of Interim Management. Jack was also highlighted as a leading consultant by the Institute of Interim Management in 2022.
Contact Jack Lane
Jamie Irwin
PartnerJamie has over 10 years’ experience placing Accountancy and Finance professionals.
He joined Finatal in 2017 and specialises in CFO, Finance Director and VP of Finance hires across growth equity and venture capital backed businesses.
Priding himself on genuine consultancy, he partners with Investors, Founders and management teams to deliver exceptional talent, all whilst supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process to help secure the best opportunity for them.
Jamie has over 10 years’ experience placing Accountancy and Finance professionals.
He joined Finatal in 2017 and specialises in CFO, Finance Director and VP of Finance hires across growth equity and venture capital backed businesses.
Priding himself on genuine consultancy, he partners with Investors, Founders and management teams to deliver exceptional talent, all whilst supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process to help secure the best opportunity for them.
Contact Jamie Irwin
Tom Johnstone
PrincipalTom worked in recruiting for four years hiring senior finance and accounting positions after he graduated. Tom works in Finatal’s Permanent CFO practice as a Principal. He has a loyal talent pool across the UK and an extensive network of private equity funds and their portfolio businesses.
Tom worked in recruiting for four years hiring senior finance and accounting positions after he graduated. Tom works in Finatal’s Permanent CFO practice as a Principal. He has a loyal talent pool across the UK and an extensive network of private equity funds and their portfolio businesses.
Contact Tom Johnstone
Jakob Schilling
PrincipalJakob joined Finatal in 2022 as a Principal in our European practice based in our recently opened Frankfurt office.
Jakob joined Finatal in 2022 as a Principal in our European practice based in our recently opened Frankfurt office.
Contact Jakob Schilling
Tristan Dugmore
PrincipalTristan joined Finatal's CFO practice in 2023 as a Principal, bringing with him a wealth of experience across multiple levels in VC, both in the UK and the US.
Tristan joined Finatal's CFO practice in 2023 as a Principal, bringing with him a wealth of experience across multiple levels in VC, both in the UK and the US.
Contact Tristan Dugmore
Jack Haire
Executive ConsultantAfter graduating from the University of Bristol, Jack now strengthens our CFO practice as an Executive Consultant. He has an impressive track record in placing senior finance individuals across a diverse range of businesses. He offers a consultative and collaborative approach to clients, taking pride in managing the process between the perfect role and the best candidate.
After graduating from the University of Bristol, Jack now strengthens our CFO practice as an Executive Consultant. He has an impressive track record in placing senior finance individuals across a diverse range of businesses. He offers a consultative and collaborative approach to clients, taking pride in managing the process between the perfect role and the best candidate.
Contact Jack Haire
Isabella Harris
Senior AssociateIsabella joined Finatal in 2021 after graduating from Oxford Brookes University with a degree in Business. Isabella assists with CFO and senior finance searches at Finatal across private equity and venture capital. She supports and strengthens our Permanent CFO Practice as a Senior Associate.
Isabella joined Finatal in 2021 after graduating from Oxford Brookes University with a degree in Business. Isabella assists with CFO and senior finance searches at Finatal across private equity and venture capital. She supports and strengthens our Permanent CFO Practice as a Senior Associate.
Contact Isabella Harris
Arpita Batra
AssociateArpita joined Finatal in 2022. She is an Associate in the CFO Practice and provides invaluable support on high profile finance moves across portfolio businesses. She is an integral part of the CFO team.
Arpita joined Finatal in 2022. She is an Associate in the CFO Practice and provides invaluable support on high profile finance moves across portfolio businesses. She is an integral part of the CFO team.
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