Finatal

We recently hosted a breakfast at the Soho Hotel with PwC and YFM Equity Partners, led by Jamie Irwin (Partner - CFO), bringing together PE investors, portfolio CFOs and finance leaders to unpack: - Which software and tech-enabled models are piquing interest from investors right now - The metrics that now speak louder than the IM: retention, cohorts, cash conversion and forecast accuracy - Where exits are derailed in practice and how to protect value before you go to market For CFOs and finance leaders, this is a practical checklist on how to get exit ready and make your metrics impossible to ignore. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eSd5Eu4w #perfectlyplaced #competitiveedge #technology #ai #finatal

CFOs in our 2025 Remuneration, Equity and Outlook report told us that “resilience under pressure” is the most important attribute to have in their day-to-day. Agility and flexibility are also up 12% versus 2024, suggesting adaptability is becoming increasingly valued as the CFO role continues to evolve. To explore the full findings, download the UK & Europe CFO Remuneration, Equity and Outlook report on our website, you can find the link in the comments below. #perfectlyplaced #financialleadership #marketbenchmarks #pebacked #compensationtrends

Michael McConnell recently attended AltPrivateWealth 2025 in London, joining some of the biggest private capital funds in the world to talk about trends and themes in the wealth space.    Throughout the panels discussions across the two-day event, three words continued to be foundational to all conversations; education, innovation and accessibility.   In our latest article, Michael takes a deeper dive into the key takeaways from the engaging event.   Read the full summary via link in comments. #perfectlyplaced #privatewealth #altprivatewealth #privatecapital

We were delighted to work with RSK Group on the search for their new Chief Financial Officer, Andrew Markwick. The search was led by Finatal’s Managing Director Jack Lane and Associate Partner Tom Johnstone.   Alan Ryder, Founder and CEO of RSK, said: “We're very pleased to have been introduced to Andrew by Finatal. He brings a great deal of experience and we have no doubt that he will add significant value to RSK for our next stage of growth. My thanks to Jack Lane and Tom Johnstone for getting him on board.”   Andrew Markwick, CFO at RSK, said: “I very much enjoyed working with Finatal to secure my new role with RSK. I was particularly impressed with Tom who reached out proactively and took time to fully understand the depth of my experience, my suitability for large-scale PE-backed assets and, ultimately, my ambitions for the future. I was almost immediately presented with an opportunity that felt ideally suited to my background and I was impressed by the pace at which the Finatal team worked."   Jack Lane, Managing Director at Finatal, said: “I’m delighted Finatal could support Alan and RSK on the appointment of Andrew Markwick as Group CFO. It’s also a real pleasure to shed some limelight on Tom and his superb work on this - leveraging a proactive CFO network, carefully listening to a brief and moving with pace to execute a perfect outcome for all parties. Very well done. I look forward to watching RSK’s next stage of growth and Andrew’s part to play in their continued success.” Congratulations to Andrew on his new role and RSK on their new CFO.

We were delighted to work with Luzia, backed by Prosus Ventures, on the appointment of their Chief Technology Officer. The search was led by Lewis Wilson, Managing Consultant and delivered by Niamh Currie.   Isabel Gil-Casares Lacambra, COO at Luzia said: “Our experience with Finatal has been fantastic. After months of searching on our own, they helped us close a very strategic role in under a month with a truly exceptional candidate. We were impressed not only by the person we ended up hiring but also by the overall calibre of the shortlist. Lewis and Niamh made the whole process incredibly easy: they were fast, responsive, proactive and genuinely lovely to work with. We’d happily partner with them again.''   #newplacement #CFO #privateequity #privatecapital #perfectlyplaced

Reminder: The 2025 CFO Remuneration, Equity & Outlook Report is ready to download. For the eighth year, this report offers deep insight into how CFO compensation packages are structured across Europe and the UK. It covers base pay, bonuses, equity participation and the impact of sector, geography and scale. It also captures how CFO sentiment is evolving: the challenges they face, the skills most in demand and what it takes to succeed within today’s investor-backed businesses. With the market for high-performing CFOs more competitive than ever, this report provides the clarity needed to build and retain world-class finance leadership. Access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e2wKYcwU #perfectlyplaced #financialleadership #marketbenchmarks #pebacked #compensationtrends

We were delighted to partner with Medivet, backed by CVC, in hiring Frederico Meira, Director of FP&A. The search was led by Finatal’s Executive Consultant Will Price, who has since worked with Medivet on a number of additional hires.    Frederico Arana Meira, Director of FP&A at Medivet, said: “I’ve had the opportunity to work with Jack Lane and Will Price from Finatal, both as a candidate and now as a client, partnering with them on the recruitment of senior finance roles. What stood out to me in both experiences was the depth of their engagement. They take the time to thoroughly understand the organisational context, the strategic priorities and the nuances of each role. This level of insight made a meaningful difference, not only in identifying the right candidates, but in guiding and supporting us throughout the entire recruitment process. Today, I see Finatal as an integral part of our business, as they are truly embedded in our succession planning and play a key role in shaping the future of our finance function.”   Jack Lane, Managing Director at Finatal, said: “It has been a pleasure to support Medivet on multiple critical hires into their FP&A team. I’m extremely proud of Will Price’s fantastic execution, especially on the appointment of the Director of FP&A, Fred, who has been superb during the process in his own right. A huge thanks to all those involved and congratulations to the new team.”

Movember at Finatal is drawing to a close for the fifth consecutive year. 🥸   Throughout the month, our Finatal team has been growing their moustaches, with some impressive (and a few experimental!) results. More importantly, we’ve been proud to support Movember’s mission to raise awareness of key men’s health issues, including mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.   A sincere thank you to everyone who has supported us so far.   There’s still time to donate and help us finish the month on a strong note. Click the link below to contribute: https://lnkd.in/eJHZ7kVs   #movember #menshealth #growamo #mentalhealthawareness #perfectlyplaced

We were thrilled to partner with Thistle Initiatives, backed by Copper Street Capital LLP, on the appointment of their new Chief Financial Officer, Alex Knight. The search was led by Tom Johnstone, Associate Partner at Finatal.   Elliot Tahmasebi, Managing Director at Copper Street Capital, said “Finatal did an excellent job delivering the CFO search for Thistle. It was clear they had a strong understanding of the dynamics in a PE-backed environment and the candidates they put forward were very well vetted against our specific requirements. The process was very well managed from start to finish and we’re delighted with the appointment of Alex.”   Well done to Alex on his new role! #newplacement #privateequity #privatecapital #perfectlyplaced

A brilliant evening last night celebrating 15 years of Finatal. We were absolutely delighted to be joined by Dean Forbes, whose insights on leadership, building successful teams and the evolution of private equity sparked great conversations throughout the night. Thank you to Dean and Nicholas Hague, Associate Director, for chairing such an inspirational conversation. The evening was a fantastic moment to reflect on how far we have come as a business, celebrate with many of our clients, candidates and colleagues who have enabled us get to where we are today and to look forward to what's next. Thank you to all who joined us at the The Connaught last night and to those that have partnered with us over the years. Looking forward to the next 15 and beyond...! #perfectlyplaced #15years #privateequity #leadership