CFO / FD / FC - FT or Fractional / Portfolio or CXO - Divestment / Exits Baby boom
Job Description
Company Description
\nOur clients love the continuous improvements tracked, and we have the software to do this.
\nRegister with us for the latest learnings and tools - FT or Fractional CFO / Portfolio CFO Community Partner, Build Income, Influence, Deal Flow & a Route into Private Equity,| Flexible | UK-Wide | No Fees
\nAre you a CFO, FD, FC or senior finance leader or CXO looking to build a stronger portfolio career, or full time?
\nDo you want access to better local Founders, more local opportunities, experienced peers, live M&A activity, acquisition opportunities and founder relationships that can create long-term wealth rather than simply another day-rate assignment?
\nIf so, we should talk.
\nWe are building a growing community of ambitious CFOs and CXOs who believe there is a better way than operating as a lone wolf. 121 peers said yes in 10 weeks to July 2026.
\nToday our network includes experienced finance leaders supporting founder-led businesses across the UK, with access to:
\n• 10,000+ profitable founder-led businesses, opening up around your postcode.
\n• Businesses typically generating £0.4m–£20m EBITDA
\n• 40+ active top private equity relationships for "off market" exit deals
\n• Acquisitions, Funding, debt, FX, insurance and growth specialists
\n• Experienced CFO peers sharing opportunities, knowledge and support
\nOur community currently consists of 121+ CFO/CXO members and continues to grow.
\nWhy Join?
\nMany experienced CFOs discover that building a portfolio career can be rewarding but also frustrating.
\nCommon challenges include:
\n• Traveling excessive distances
\n• Limited deal exposure
\n• Lack of mentoring and peer challenge
\n• Difficulty accessing acquisition and exit opportunities
\n• Having no clear route to wealth creation beyond day rates
\nOur objective is simple:
\nHelp exceptional CFOs create more income, more influence and more long-term value.
\nWhat Makes This Different?
\nThis is not a traditional recruitment business, its peers helping peers.
\nThis is not another networking group, no fees for learning.
\nThis is not a franchise but it could be.
\nInstead, we are creating a collaborative CFO community built around opportunities, relationships, data, deal flow and shared success.
\nMembers gain access to:
\nBetter Local Opportunities
\nWe actively help CFOs identify opportunities closer to home.
\nMany founders prefer local trusted advisers who can attend important meetings when required.
\nLess travel.
\nMore impact.
\nBetter lifestyle.
\nFounder Relationships
\nConnect with ambitious business owners who need:
\n• Strategic finance leadership
\n• Value Growth planning
\n• Exit preparation
\n• Acquisition support
\n• Funding readiness
\n• Board-level guidance
\nLive Exit & Acquisition Activity
\nOur community receives regular exposure to:
\n• Founder exits
\n• Acquisitions
\n• Private equity activity
\n• Buy-and-build opportunities
\n• Funding situations
\n• Value creation projects
\nThe learning curve is significant.
\nPrivate Equity Access
\nThrough our growing network, we engage with many of the UK's most active private equity buyers.
\nThis provides insight into:
\n• What buyers really want
\n• How businesses are valued
\n• How value can be increased before sale
\n• What creates successful exits
\n• How CFOs can participate in wealth creation
\nFor ambitious finance leaders, this experience can become a genuine route into future NED, Chair, PE portfolio or operating partner opportunities.
\nIncome Opportunities
\nMembers can benefit from multiple income streams.
\nExamples include:
\n• Fractional or FT CFO assignments
\n• Corporate finance introductions
\n• Exit planning projects
\n• Sale Broker relationships
\nSP&A lawyers
\nAuditors etc
\nOur aim is to help members create sustainable income/wealth rather than continually chasing any next assignment.
\nThe Power of Community
\nThe strongest CFOs know they do not know everything.
\nMarkets evolve.
\nTechnology evolves.
\nPrivate equity evolves.
\nFounder challenges evolve.
\nBeing surrounded by experienced peers creates:
\n• Better thinking
\n• Better solutions
\n• Better confidence
\n• Better client outcomes
\n• Better earning opportunities
\nMembers share insights, lessons, introductions and opportunities.
\nEveryone wins.
\nWho We're Looking For
\n• CFO, FD, FC
\n• Fractional or portfolio CFO
\n• Portfolio CFO
\n• Commercial Finance Leader
\nCMO, CRO, COO welcome
\nYou are likely:
\n• Relationship driven
\n• Interested in M&A and business growth
\n• Looking to build a stronger portfolio career
\nMost importantly, you want to continue learning while helping others succeed.
\nWhat Success Could Look Like
\nImagine having:
\nMore local clients
\nAccess to acquisition opportunities
\nExposure to private equity
\nAdditional income streams
\nA trusted network of experienced peers
\nA clearer route to long-term wealth creation
\nGreater freedom and flexibility
\nThis is what we are building.
\nNo Fees, we only earn when you do
\nJust an opportunity to explore whether this community could accelerate your portfolio career.
\nIf you are serious about growing your network, increasing your opportunities and building a future beyond traditional CFO contracting, we would welcome a conversation.
\nBook a confidential online meeting
\nw w w. cfo-recruiters . co . uk
\npaul @ cfo-recruiters . co . uk
\nThe next decade will create one of the largest waves of founder exits, acquisitions and ownership transitions the UK has ever seen.
\nThe question is: Will you be watching it happen, or helping to lead it?
\nWe believe the next 10 years will see the greatest transfer of privately owned UK businesses in a generation. Thousands of founders will need trusted advisers to help them grow, acquire, fund, professionalise and ultimately exit. Our members gain access to live market intelligence, benchmarking, specialist partners, founder communities and practical deal experience that most CFOs never see. Whether your ambition is to build a stronger portfolio career, secure more local clients, increase earnings, become a NED or Chair, or eventually work with Private Equity-backed businesses, this community can help accelerate that journey. Join early and help shape something genuinely different.
