Deputy CFO - London Area, United Kingdom - Altus Partners

Description

THE SEARCH:

Altus Partners are delighted to be partnered with a prominent large-cap private equity firm to appoint a Deputy CFO for a corporate business services and logistics (B2B) asset based in London. This position is a critical hire and will report directly into the Group CFO with full divisional leadership oversight. Aside from full operational and P&L ownership, this role will be a key driver of the broader value creation plan and will ensure best-in-class divisional processes and frameworks are in place. The successful applicant will have an extensive divisional FD or CFO track record within a B2B focused corporate of scale, and private equity exposure will be beneficial.

THE ROLE:

• Contribute to developing the strategic agenda and financial planning of the business and its execution
• Identification, planning and execution of acquisition targets including the integration process
• Leading the finance function and oversight of all operational finance activity, including month end and board reporting, audit, and all year end activity
• Prepare and present the board pack materials to internal and external stakeholders including investors
• Managing and developing a finance team, acting as a visible face of the business both internally and to external parties
• Ensuring that robust frameworks and systems are in place to accommodate continued growth
• Present regular insightful management information, including market analysis, budgets, forecasting and necessary commentary
• Establish and ensure the adherence to financial processes that meet the statutory requirements of the organisation
• Managing and developing relationships with investors and key stakeholders across the business
• Model financial climate scenarios and market trends to assist senior executives in creating strategic plans

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• P&L ownership experience at a large-cap/corporate asset
• Prior logistics or business services experience is highly beneficial
• Leadership of large teams and complex organisations
• Private Equity experience is highly beneficial