Private Capital (CFO Practice)

Private Capital recruitment specialists

Introduction

From deal to exit, we help Private Equity funds and portfolio companies hire leaders who deliver results.

We place permanent and interim talent across CFO, CFO-1, finance leadership, and specialist roles, driving impact and performance at every stage.

Our clients

Funds we've supported

Our approach to Private Equity recruitment

We align every search with your investment strategy and define success criteria upfront. Our network of PE-ready CFO and CFO-1 talent gives you immediate access to proven operators. We rigorously assess candidates’ value-creation capability through formal evaluation and third-party references.

We manage the process end-to-end, keeping stakeholders aligned from first introduction to final hire. Post-appointment, we stay engaged to support onboarding, track delivery, and safeguard your value-creation plan.

Permanent and interim Private Capital roles we recruit

CFO & Finance Leadership

  • CFO
  • CFO – 1
  • Group Financial Controller
  • FP&A Leadership
  • Finance Directors

Private Equity strategies we support

We partner with low to mid-market Private Equity funds, growth investors, and portfolio companies.

Our active network of senior leaders supports every investment strategy, including:

  • Buy and build strategies
  • Turnarounds
  • Carveouts
  • M&A integration
  • Leveraged buyouts
  • Growth Equity

Why Private Equity firms choose JSS

  • Searches built around your investment strategy and value-creation plan, not generic specs
  • Proven CFO/CFO-1 search expertise, appointing leaders under investor oversight
  • Curated networks for immediate access to PE-experienced operators
  • Research-backed shortlists for speed, accuracy, and confidence
  • Partner-led delivery that ensures confidentiality and eliminates noise
Meet the team

Your Private Capital recruitment specialists

Industries

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FAQs

Your Private Equity recruitment questions, answered

Yes. We work directly with deal teams, operating partners, founders, and leadership teams across portfolio companies.

Typically, within two weeks for interim roles and five weeks for permanent shortlists. For urgent needs, we can leverage our actively managed network to make introductions within seven days, without compromising on quality.

Yes. Many PE assignments require tight control and minimal market noise. We use discreet search methods and pre-vetted networks to protect confidentiality.

Absolutely. We place specialists who can stabilise functions, lead transformations, manage integrations and support value-creation plans at speed.

Yes. We regularly hire CFOs, COOs, Finance Directors, Transformation Directors, and functional leaders where immediate impact is essential.

Yes, our network spans all PE-backed sectors, enabling us to introduce specialists who understand industry dynamics and PE expectations.

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