Finance capability is one of the biggest determinants of value creation and exit success.

The CFO HQ provides hedge funds, private equity houses, and portfolio leadership teams with immediate access to proven CFOs, FDs, Controllers, and transformation operators who perform in leveraged, board-led, time-sensitive environments.

Our community is built from professionals who have sat in the seat, carried lender scrutiny, improved cash performance, professionalised reporting, and prepared businesses for transaction.

When precision matters, we deliver talent that works from day one.

Built for Operating Partners

You need people who understand pace, accountability, and outcomes.

We support funds across the lifecycle:

✔ Pre-deal assessment & diligence support
✔ First 100-day finance stabilisation
✔ Scaling infrastructure for growth
✔ Performance improvement & cash focus
✔ Exit readiness & equity story preparation

How We Deliver Better Shortlists

CFO-led qualification
Every profile is assessed by senior finance practitioners, not generalist recruiters.

Investor relevance
We prioritise candidates with PE, debt, or transaction exposure.

Speed without compromise
Access to an active, trusted network ready for deployment.

Flexible models
Interim, fractional, permanent, and project capability.

Roles Frequently Mandated

Portfolio CFO
Finance Director
Group Financial Controller
FP&A leadership
Transformation & ERP leads
M&A / integration finance specialists

The Result

Fewer introductions.
Higher hit rates.
Faster execution.

Speak With a Specialist

Tell us the mandate, timeline, and investment context.
We will align you with finance leaders who fit the brief and can deliver measurable impact.

👉 Request a Shortlist
👉 Talk to the CFO HQ Talent Team

Confidential discussions. Rapid response.