Divisional CFO

Compensation: $300k-$375k base, 50% bonus, + equityFinatal is exclusively retained on the search for a Divisional CFO to join a private equity-backed industrial manufacturing business — a $200m standalone division within a $1.2bn global platform. This is a full CFO remit covering controllership, FP&A, treasury, and M&A, reporting into group leadership and partnering directly with the divisional President.The company is a leader in trenchless pipe rehabilitation, operating at the intersection of infrastructure services and industrial manufacturing. Approximately 80% of revenue is generated externally, with the remaining 20% sold internally to affiliated service entities — creating a complex intercompany dynamic that requires a finance leader who can manage both the standalone P&L and group-level reporting obligations.This is an acquisitive platform with an active M&A pipeline. The Divisional CFO will play a central role in deal evaluation, integration, and ongoing performance management across a growing portfolio of acquired businesses.Responsibilities:Own the full financial leadership of the $200m division — controllership, FP&A, treasury, and reportingLead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning across the divisionDrive M&A activity — deal evaluation, financial due diligence, structuring, and post-acquisition integrationManage intercompany financial flows between the external manufacturing business and affiliated service entitiesBuild and own divisional reporting for PE investors and the group board, translating operational performance into clear financial narrativePartner with the divisional President and leadership team on strategic planning and capital allocationLead and develop a finance team spanning controllership, FP&A, and treasury functionsWork closely with operations and commercial teams to drive margin improvement and cost visibilitySupport continuous improvement initiatives across financial processes and systemsRequirements:Experience as a divisional CFO, standalone CFO, or senior finance leader (VP/Director) within an industrial manufacturing businessStrong FP&A background — this role leads with financial planning, commercial analysis, and strategic insightDemonstrated M&A experience — including deal origination support, diligence, and integration managementExposure to complex organizational structures — intercompany transactions, segment reporting, and multi-entity consolidationPE-backed experience strongly preferred; publicly traded divisional background also consideredExperience building and leading multi-functional finance teams (controllership, FP&A, treasury)Comfort operating in a high-travel, operationally intensive environment (~50% travel)Strong communicator — able to present financial results and strategic recommendations to PE sponsors and board-level stakeholders