Chief Financial Officer

Prospera Executive have been instructed on a CFO search for a private equity–backed industrial manufacturer following a recent strategic investment.

The business is founder-led with strong market positioning and attractive margins. With new institutional ownership in place, the company is entering its next phase of professionalisation and growth, requiring a hands-on CFO to partner closely with leadership and upgrade the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and private equity sponsor on strategy, reporting, and performance management.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and board-level reporting.
• Build and professionalise the finance function, including establishing audit readiness and improved controls.
• Oversee working capital, cash management, and covenant compliance.
• Implement scalable systems and reporting infrastructure, including ERP upgrades where required.
• Support value creation initiatives and potential future M&A activity.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven CFO or senior finance leader in a PE-backed industrial, manufacturing, or specialty services business.
• Track record operating in founder-led or family-owned environments transitioning to institutional ownership.
• Strong hands-on operator comfortable working without a large team.
• Experience leading audits and upgrading financial systems.
• Commercially grounded, practical, and culturally aligned with operational businesses.