Dedicated to private equity and technology, we run every mandate through a model designed to accelerate value creation - from market mapping to placement, precision at every step.

Built for the speed and complexity of private equity, the Springwood Model delivers finance leaders aligned with both investor strategy and operational reality. Bringing clarity to every stage of the process through transparent communication and data-driven evaluation.

Aligned Models. Accelerated Returns.

The Springwood Model

Core Services

Services Rooted In Growth

From pre-deal planning to post-exit succession, we offer focused search solutions tailored to the whole investment lifecycle.

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Permanent Finance Leadership:

We specialise in appointing CFOs, VP Finance and senior finance leaders who align with the investment thesis and can scale technology businesses through growth, transformation, and exit. Each appointment is mapped, benchmarked and delivered with speed and certainty.

Interim Value Creation:

When timing is critical, we provide proven fractional CFOs and finance leaders who can stabilise, professionalise, or accelerate a portfolio company. Whether bridging a gap or driving a specific project, we deliver impact from day one.

Board & Advisory Leadership:

We connect funds and portfolio companies with senior advisory talent - including NED, Board and Chair talent - who bring expertise and sector insight. These appointments strengthen governance, accelerate transformation, and provide strategic guidance at critical inflection points in the investment lifecycle.

Strategic Partnerships:

Beyond individual mandates, we partner with funds to provide ongoing access to our network, market maps, and compensation updates. This model ensures consistent alignment of finance talent with fund strategy.

Our Process

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Discovery & Alignment

We align the search to investment thesis, value-creation plan, and board expectations, ensuring the finance leader is designed around outcomes, not just a job description.

Bench Review & Market Mapping

Our data-led approach ensures we have fully mapped the CFO universe across PE-backed Software, IT Services, and tech-enabled sectors. This gives us a pre-qualified bench of proven PE finance leaders to immediately approach, while also identifying passive candidates who are targeted through direct headhunting.

Long List & Short List Delivery

Within weeks, we deliver a curated longlist and shortlist of investor-grade finance leaders – supported by structured notes and track-record evidence. Precision candidates, not a pile of CVs.

Evaluation & Diligence

We manage interviews as a diligence process, aligning management, investors and candidates with structured feedback to drive consensus and eliminate any bias.

Negotiation & Closing

We lead offer management, references, and equity negotiations to secure alignment on terms, ensuring both speed of close but most importantly durability of hire.

Integration & Value Realisation

Our work doesn't stop at signature. We remain engaged to support onboarding, embed cultural fit and protect portfolio performance through smooth transition.

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We are dedicated specialists, and we welcome every question - transparency is central to how we work.

At the Source of Growth

Linking Private Equity to Value-Creating Finance Executives.

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