Interim Chief Financial Officer (Turnaround)
Location
London, UK
Overview
Pearse are supporting a private equity backed Digital Infrastructure business in seeking an experienced CFO to lead a critical turnaround and refinancing phase.
This is a hands-on, delivery focused role requiring deep experience in financial restructuring, liquidity management and stakeholder negotiation. The successful individual will work closely with the Board, lenders and advisors to stabilise the business and position it for refinancing.
Key Responsibilities
Full ownership of short-term liquidity management, including building and running a 13-week cashflow forecast
Identifying and managing liquidity pinch points and near-term funding risks
Leading discussions around covenant breaches / resets and lender engagement
Supporting and executing a refinancing process (debt restructuring, amendments or new facilities)
Bringing discipline, pace and clarity to financial reporting during a stressed period
Acting as a calm, credible interface between shareholders, lenders and management
Requirements:
Proven CFO experience in turnaround and restructuring situations
Demonstrable track record of:
Building and running 13 week cashflows
Managing covenant issues and lender negotiations
Navigating liquidity stress
Supporting or leading refinancing processes
Background in PE-backed, leveraged businesses
Highly commercial, resilient and comfortable operating in ambiguity
Connect with Will Sharples for more details.
willsharples@pearseprofessionals.com
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