Principal Consultant

Posted:

21-Jul-2025

Location:

United Kingdom

Sector:

Private Equity & Venture Capital

Salary:

£55,000.00 - £80,000.00 Year

Work Type:

Permanent

Reference:

1269239
• Principal, CFO Executive Search
• £55k–£80k base + up to 50% comms
• London | 3-4 days in office (flexibility for school pick ups, drop offs etc)

Our client is the leading global private equity search firm, known for shaping the finance and value-creation functions of high-growth, investor-backed businesses. With a 13-year legacy and half-year revenue topping £13m, they boast a phenomenal track record, with 12 £1m+ billers, and a client base spanning the leading mid market and large cap private capital funds.

As a Principal Consultant you will drive interim CFO mandates within private capital-backed businesses, operating at the heart of transformation and value creation.

Role Highlights
– Lead and deliver high-impact CFO and finance mandates end-to-end
– Partner with investment teams and boards on critical leadership hires
– Develop deep networks within the interim CFO and finance leadership space
– Shape hiring strategy across turnaround, growth, and value creation mandates
– Work closely with a team of high-performing, commercially driven peers

You Will Need
– Executive search or interim recruitment experience within finance or private capital
– Commercial drive and a track record of high billing or rapid progression
– Deep understanding of CFO and transformation leadership profiles
– Strong interpersonal and client advisory skills
– An ambitious mindset with appetite for fast, merit-based growth

Why You’ll Love It
– £55k–£80k base with a high-earning commission plan
– Join a £13m+ revenue firm with multiple £1m+ billers
– Work under and alongside top performers including a £3m+ biller
– Opportunity to relocate from the US with support available
– Hybrid working and premium central London offices
– Clear route to Partner-level influence and equity potential
– Private healthcare, wellbeing perks and regular performance trips
– Backing of a brand with strong capital market credibility
– Tight-knit, high-output team culture
– Be part of shaping a leading CFO practice globally

Apply now to take your career to the next level with a pioneering company.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.
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