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.