Chief Finance Officer

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Our software is used extensively across the APAC region and is growing rapidly around the globe with an expanding presence in North America and Europe.As a technology leader with a long 30-year heritage in the event-tech industry, our platform and services are trusted by associations, corporates, government and universities.
Capable of supporting small corporate events to large multi-faceted conferences and exhibitions, the Events Air platform has been used for some of the world's most demanding events including the Rugby World Cup, London Olympics and Birmingham Commonwealth Games.Having secured major investment from private equity firm, The Riverside Company, Events Air continues to expand and accelerate its global presence in the event-tech marketplace, and we invite you to be part of this extraordinary journey.Events Air is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and execution-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our Executive Leadership Team.
This is a pivotal opportunity to lead our financial function, drive meaningful value, and help prepare the business for a successful exit within 3–5 years.You'll be a key partner to our CEO and Board, helping steer company strategy, scale our operations, and lead transformative M&A initiatives.
This role is ideal for a CFO who thrives in a high-accountability, private equity-backed environment and understands what it takes to grow and optimize a Saa S business for strategic value creation.What You'll DoStrategic Financial LeadershipExecute the Private Equity (PE) firm's value creation plan and align financial strategy with operational execution.
Accelerate profitable growth, drive EBITDA expansion, and optimize cash flow.
Own strategic forecasting, scenario modelling, and long-range planning.
Work alongside Riverside on M&A from deal assessment through financial integration.
Manage capital structure, treasury, and risk to support growth ambitions.
Partner cross-functionally to enhance pricing, customer lifetime value (LTV), customer acquisition costs (CAC), and overall Saa S unit economics.
Financial Operations & ReportingDeliver high-quality, detailed financial reporting and insights to Private Equity sponsors and the Board.
Define and monitor key Saa S metrics (ARR, MRR, net retention, LTV, CAC, payback period, gross churn, sales efficiency etc.).
Strengthen controls, compliance, and process rigor.
Lead system upgrades and automation to scale the finance function efficiently.
Leadership & Team DevelopmentBe a strategic advisor to the CEO and a true business partner across functions.
Lead and develop a high-performance finance and accounting team.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and results.
What to ExpectBe a key strategic leader in a PE-backed Saa S scale-up with global opportunity.
Partner closely with a supportive and ambitious PE sponsor focused on growth and value.
Join a high-calibre Executive Team of 7, passionate about innovation and execution.
Competitive package with strong performance-based incentives aligned to enterprise value growth and exit.
What You Bring10+ years in progressive financial leadership, including 3–5 years as CFO in a high-growth Saa S business.
Proven track record in private equity-backed environments, including value creation and successful exit planning.
Deep understanding of Saa S metrics, revenue recognition, and commercial finance.
Expertise in M&A due diligence, integration, and financial modelling.
Strong leadership and communication skills – you can influence across executive teams and PE partners.
Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; MBA, CPA or CFA advantageous.
Ready to lead with impact?Apply now to join Events Air on our high-growth journey – where your leadership will shape the financial future of Events Air.
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