Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Infrastructure Services (Private Equity-backed, Startup)
At a glance
Role: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Sector: Infrastructure Services (Private Equity-backed, Startup)
The Situation
A private equity firm required an experienced CFO to professionalize the finance function of a newly acquired infrastructure services business. As a startup, the company needed a strategic leader capable of managing early-stage scaling challenges while establishing robust financial controls and processes to prepare for rapid growth and future exit.
The Search Process
- Conducted a thorough market analysis to identify candidates with proven startup and private equity experience in infrastructure services.
- Focused on professionals with a track record of managing investor relationships and fundraising while driving financial efficiency.
- Mapped out high-potential candidates in adjacent sectors with transferable skills.
- Used behavioural and competency-based interviewing techniques to assess leadership ability, cultural fit, and adaptability to a startup environment.
The Outcome
Successfully placed a highly skilled CFO with extensive experience in scaling startups and partnering with private equity investors. Within the first year, the CFO introduced a financial reporting structure, secured additional growth capital, and positioned the business for scalable operations.