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In our latest Private Equity Bulletin is now available. This month, Aled Homer provides an overview of the private equity market in Q4 and how integrated interim and search capabilities add significant value in these new deal scenarios. We also look at how Private Equity investors can attract SaaS CFOs and the last PE deal highlights. #privateequity #cfo #financeleader

Bronzegate is currently handling multiple pre-deal assignments. We are working with investors across Europe to support transactions within the software and professional service spaces. We are looking to connect with interim CFOs and advisers who are experienced in leading DD projects within PE environments. If this is your specialism, we would be delighted to hear from you. Contact: Matthew Ambrose-Hunt | Aled Homer | Kieran Clyde #interimmanagement #privateequity #CFO

Securing an exceptional PE CFO is never easy. In our Portfolio CFO Analysis, 85% of investors said it was difficult to find a good portfolio company CFO. For SaaS businesses, however, the challenge is even more daunting. Thomas Guy outlines six steps investors can take to help their SaaS portfolio companies stand out in a crowded marketplace. https://lnkd.in/eRY6BzPF #executivesearch #CFO #PrivateEquity

We are delighted to welcome Ella Trafford, our new Finance Leader Associate. Ella, joins Kieran Price in our Finance, M&A and Strategy practice, working closely with Portfolio CFO’s to develop their team structures and capabilities. The practice delivers exceptional FP&A leaders, Group Controllers, Regional / Divisional CFOs and Heads of M&A to portfolio businesses across the UK and Europe. #financeleader #executivesearch

We are currently mandated to source a high calibre CFO for a growing and highly successful PE backed manufacturing group with circa €500 million revenue generated from its international operations. Targeting an exit in 2-3 years’ time. The ideal CFO must have expertise as a Board CFO of a significant manufacturing group, either PE backed, private or listed. This role is appropriate for CFOs across Europe who are able to travel during the working week. Interested parties should drop me a note on adamakbar@bronzegate.co.uk

Interim CFO Opportunity – Nordic-based, PE backed software business. Bronzegate is currently working with a tech-focused PE fund to find an interim CFO for one of their recent acquisitions. The business sits firmly in the midmarket, possesses a healthy reoccurring revenue model and requires a change-orientated leader to drive financial efficiencies into its next cycle. Candidate criteria include exposure to early-cycle transformation projects in the SaaS space, and strong PE experience. If you are interested and have the relevant track record, please reach out to one of our interim team: Matthew Ambrose-Hunt | Aled Homer | Kieran Clyde

Across Europe, the interim market is taking a strong foothold within the world of CFO search, and contemporary economic conditions are driving this. Refinancing on improved terms and other forms of financial re-engineering are becoming less effective at creating real value, meaning that having a clear and nuanced value creation plan is critical to every investment. CFOs are central to executing this value creation plan, yet the position has seen a high rate of churn over the last few years - 75% of our searches between H2 2023 and H2 2024 involved a CFO change mid-cycle. With many CFOs being newly committed to recent deals as a result, and rising deal flow stimulating demand for finance leadership, the market is tight. In response, we are seeing investors utilise interim solutions to deliver immediate value, throughout a target timeframe with no lengthy notice period. This allows investors to instantly deploy efficient and accurate talent at key points of the life-cycle, meanwhile guaranteeing a softer, and more attractive, landing for their long-term successors. If you'd like to learn more or tap into our network, feel free to reach out to our interim team: Matthew Ambrose-Hunt | Aled Homer | Kieran Clyde.

Portfolio CFOs are feeling overstretched and under-staffed. Our latest Portfolio CFO Analysis found that more than one in four CFOs from private equity backed companies felt there was a lack of investment in the finance function, with one in five saying their function was under-resourced. Talent remains a key issue, with ‘Retention of key team members’ (20%) and ‘Talent shortage’ (18%) cited as two of the biggest challenges being faced today. Download your free copy of  report here>> https://lnkd.in/etVvjbD3 #privateequity #CFO #executivesearch

I am currently working with a Private Equity investor to find an interim Group Head of FP&A for one of their Swiss assets. This is a 2bn turnover, B2B Services business due to undergo a major finance transformation post-acquisition. The CFO has recently been appointed and requires an experienced no.2 to drive visibility, improve profitability and inform future strategy. Though located in Switzerland, the role can operate on a remote basis. If you have experience leading an optimisation project within a B2B services business of this size, Bronzegate’s interim team would appreciate hearing from you: Matthew Ambrose-Hunt | Aled Homer | Kieran Clyde

As we head into the final quarter of the year, there have been reports of a slight recovery in the Private Equity market in comparison to 2023 – 2024 Q2 was the strongest second quarter in two years. This optimism is reflected in the roles we have been working on at Bronzegate. We have seen an increase in activity both within our CFO and Finance Leadership practices Several of the Large Cap funds are continuing to dominate the fundraising space and we expect further activity at this end of the market towards the end of the year. As a result our Large Cap team are working on large number of mandates across the UK and Europe. Despite the promising outlook, it seems that PE exits remain in decline, with interest rates and economic uncertainty still playing a factor. If the market continues to rebound as expected, we shall see how this effects PE exits and asset hold time. Having the correct capabilities within the Finance function is every increasingly important to achieve maximum value at exit in the current market. If you are a CFO currently assessing your finance capabilities or just interested in discussing the latest market trends please reach out – kieranprice@bronzegate.co.uk Source - https://lnkd.in/eV-UCYMW