Interim CFO (Turnaround)
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 include:
- 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