Head of PE Finance (search)
1 day ago
City of London
Head of PE Finance (Executive Search) Location: London (Hybrid) We are partnering with a high-growth, PE-backed specialist search firm to appoint a Head of PE Finance (Search). This is a critical, confidential hire to lead and scale a high-performing practice focused exclusively on senior finance appointments into private equity-backed tech and tech-enabled businesses. The Opportunity You will take ownership of a growing Office of the CFO practice, leading a team (c.4 heads when fully staffed) delivering mandates across the C-1 / C-2 layer under the CFO, including: • Financial Controllers, • Finance Directors / Heads of Finance, • FP&A / Reporting leadership Why This Role Is Different • Pure private equity focus – almost all work is with PE funds and their portfolio companies, • Deep finance specialism – a true Office of the CFO vertical, • High-value mandates – strong mix of retained and exclusive search, • Leadership and ownership – real influence over the direction and growth of the practice Key Responsibilities • Own and scale the PE Finance / Office of the CFO practice, • Lead, coach, and develop a team of consultants across full 360 recruitment, • Act as a senior, client-facing rainmaker, building relationships with:, • Private equity funds (operating partners, CFOs, finance leaders), • Portfolio company CFOs and finance leadership teams, • Personally win and deliver high-value senior finance mandates, • Run searches end-to-end:, • Mandate scoping, • Market mapping and headhunting, • Shortlisting, assessment, and offer management, • Build a best-in-class network of PE-literate finance professionals, • Partner with leadership on strategy, performance, and process Ideal Profile Private Equity Exposure • Strong track record recruiting into PE-backed or investor-led businesses, • Established or credible network across funds and portfolio companies, • Proven experience across senior finance recruitment (FDs, Controllers, Heads of Finance, FP&A), • Strong understanding of finance structures and career paths, • Experience leading or mentoring consultants, • Consistent biller and business developer — not a pure management role, • Highly client-facing, credible with senior stakeholders, • Ability to build and drive a high-performance, values-led culture Compensation & Setup • Base salary: £70,000 – £90,000 (depending on experience), • Strong commission / bonus structure aligned to senior billers, • Hybrid working (London-based) with a collaborative office environment Who This Will Suit • Senior 360 recruiters / team leads from:, • PE-focused or finance search firms, • Specialist A&F desks within larger recruitment businesses, • Individuals looking for:, • Ownership of a vertical, • A platform to build a PE-focused finance search practice, • Clear progression into senior leadership Apply / Enquire For a confidential discussion, please send your CV or a short profile via LinkedIn or email.