The Inspiring Leaders Podcast

Criticaleye's Inspiring Leaders Podcast

Tim Doubleday, Group CFO at Burger King UK, joins Jacob Ambrose Willson, Senior Editor at Criticaleye, to discuss what it takes to succeed as a CFO in a private equity-backed business.

Tim shares his perspective on the demands of the PE CFO role, from managing investor expectations and building strong relationships with the CEO and Board, to driving performance, supporting growth and preparing the business for an eventual exit.

Discussion points include:

• The key skills and qualities needed to succeed as a CFO in a PE-backed business
• Balancing the expectations of private equity investors with the day-to-day needs of the business
• Building an effective relationship with the CEO and wider Board
• Managing short-term performance while supporting long-term growth
• The CFO’s role in M&A, scaling the business and creating value
• Overcoming some of the biggest challenges in a private equity environment
• The importance of external perspectives and advice during challenging periods
• Preparing the business early for a future exit
• Lessons learned from Tim’s own experience as a PE CFO

A must-listen for CFOs, finance leaders and senior executives looking to understand the demands of private equity ownership, drive sustainable growth and create long-term value in a PE-backed business.