Office of the CFO Recruitment for Private Equity
Build the finance team that turns the investment plan into daily progress. Finatal recruits permanent and interim finance professionals for private equity-backed businesses, strengthening reporting, commercial insight and the capability beneath the CFO.
About the practice
Building Finance Capability Throughout the Investment Cycle
A CFO needs a team that can explain performance, support decisions and maintain control as the business changes. The right appointment depends on what the finance function needs to deliver next.
Reporting and Control
Strong group finance teams establish dependable reporting, consolidation and controls. They give the CFO a reliable view across entities and create the financial information needed for board discussions, tax responsibilities and external scrutiny.
FP&A and Commercial Insight
FP&A and commercial finance professionals connect the numbers to what is happening in the business. They test assumptions, explain variances and improve forecasts so management can make informed decisions about growth, resources and performance.
Transactions and Change
Acquisitions, systems improvements and preparation for sale add demands beyond the reporting cycle. Specialist finance hires provide the capacity to support integration and transformation while the wider team continues to run the function.
Our Office of the CFO Recruitment Network
We work with CFOs to understand the structure of their team, the demands of the business and the experience a new hire must bring. Our remit includes Financial Controllers, Finance Managers, Heads of FP&A, commercial finance professionals and specialist project appointments.
Matching a candidate to the brief also means understanding the environment they will join. An international platform may need consolidation and tax experience; a growing business may need someone who can establish processes and develop the next layer of capability.
The career opportunity matters too. Exposure to investors, work on strategic projects and the chance to learn from a CFO can help attract professionals who want to take on broader responsibility.
What We Look for in a Private Equity Finance Hire
Technical capability must translate into useful information. We look for professionals who can maintain accuracy and explain financial issues clearly to colleagues beyond finance, helping the CFO connect reporting with commercial decisions.
A strong hire needs the capacity to grow with the organisation. Relevant experience can include international reporting, group consolidation, improving systems or working through rapid change. The important question is how that experience equips the person for the specific brief.
Team fit deserves the same attention as qualifications. The finance function needs people who can work independently, build productive relationships and recognise when to challenge an assumption or escalate an issue.
Tell us where your finance team needs stronger capability. We can help you shape the brief for a permanent appointment or interim support.
Track Record
Explore selected work relevant to Office of CFO and the needs of private capital businesses.
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Finatal supported Learnlight with senior FP&A and group finance appointments, bringing experience of international reporting, tax and controls to a growing PE-backed platform.
“As a result, we made two hires into newly created roles, significantly strengthening our financial infrastructure to support Learnlight’s growth.”
Office of CFO
Our UK & Europe Team
Max Yish
Director
UK – London
Libby Donegan
Head of Practice
UK – London
Kieron Edwards
Principal
UK – London
Raphael Henkes
Principal
Europe – Frankfurt
Will Price
Principal
UK – London
Deno Nathan
Executive Consultant
UK – London
Henry Turner
Executive Consultant
UK – London
Mia Meredith
Consultant
UK – London
Christopher Rabis
Senior Associate
UK – London
Georgia Marriott
Senior Associate
UK – London
Konstantin Stubben
Associate
Europe – Frankfurt
FAQs
What does Office of the CFO recruitment cover?
It covers the finance professionals supporting the CFO, including control, group reporting, FP&A, commercial finance and specialist project roles.
How does this differ from a CFO search?
A CFO search appoints the leader of the finance function. Office of the CFO hiring builds the team that delivers its reporting, analysis and execution.
Can you support both permanent and interim hires?
Yes. We recruit permanent finance professionals and interims for projects, transactions, transformation and capability gaps.
When should a portfolio company strengthen its finance team?
Common points include a new investment, international expansion, acquisitions and preparation for exit. The brief should reflect the workload, capability and reporting the business needs.
What makes a strong FP&A or group finance candidate?
The balance depends on the role. Clear analysis, dependable reporting, communication and relevant experience of the business’s complexity are central considerations.
Do you help candidates find their next finance role?
Yes. Browse our current opportunities or speak with the team about your experience and the type of private equity finance role you are looking for.