Our Specialties
Finance
We deliver top finance leaders for Private Equity, including CFOs and full finance teams, to boost performance and control.
We deliver top finance leaders for Private Equity, including CFOs and full finance teams, to boost performance and control.
At Privatal, we specialise in sourcing top-tier talent for the unique demands of private equity (PE)-backed businesses. Our key specialties reflect the critical roles needed to drive financial performance, navigate complex transactions, and build high-performing teams. With a deep understanding of the PE landscape and an extensive network of industry professionals, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions to help you succeed.
We connect you with PE-caliber CFOs who excel in driving financial strategy, managing investor relations, and delivering successful exits across DACH and Pan-Europe.
Our robust network ensures quick access to high-quality interim professionals, including CFOs, Finance Directors, Controllers, and M&A specialists, ready to address urgent needs.
We build exceptional finance teams, sourcing talent for roles in Controlling, Accounting, FP&A, and Treasury, equipped to thrive under PE investor expectations.
Where we add most value is through helping identify and address your business' problems with the best people solutions. We uncover the best talent and guide our clients to refine and shape their recruitment strategies.
We understand the time constraints our clients face and that getting it right the first time matters. We meet all candidates first to rigorously screen them, conduct a competency-based interview, and take relevant references so you don't have to.
We have a vast network of Private Equity finance and M&A candidates which means we can deliver high-calibre talent at speed and fill urgent requirements. Our unique exposure to the PE Finance space means we know what great looks like.
Companies we worked with
Julian Hove
Partner - CFO
mail julian.hove@privatal.co.uk call +44 (0) 20 3834 2030 Julian Hove
Partner - CFO
mail julian.hove@privatal.co.uk call +44 (0) 20 3834 2030Julian, a Partner at Privatal, stands out as the preferred Headhunter for CFOs in the DACH region, offering unparalleled support to Private Equity Investors. His remarkable track record and consistent success reflect his status as the go-to professional in the field. Leading the CFO DACH practice, Julian implements diverse and effective strategies for placements across all sectors within Private Equity.
Before joining Privatal, Julian amassed over 8 years of experience in prominent Norwegian sales franchises. His academic achievements include a Master of Science in Corporate Finance from Bayes Business School in London (CASS Business School), alongside dual Bachelor Degrees in Business Administration & Finance and Retail Management from BI Norwegian Business School in Bergen. Julian has further enriched his expertise through specialized courses in Private Equity and Venture Capital at Bocconi University in Milan.
Alen Safaryan
Principal – Perm CFO
mail alen.safaryan@privatal.co.uk call +44 (0) 20 3838 4831 Alen Safaryan
Principal – Perm CFO
mail alen.safaryan@privatal.co.uk call +44 (0) 20 3838 4831Alen leads our Tech CFO practice and is distinguished by his unwavering commitment to excellence. With a track record of partnering with founders, growth-stage, mid-market, and top-tier investment firms, he brings a nuanced understanding of investor priorities. Alen’s deep industry relationships and insight-driven approach enable him to deliver with precision and pace, consistently exceeding investor expectations.
Prior to Privatal, Alen supported the early build-up of several businesses across Europe. He had studied Law at City University London and had studied Private Equity and Venture Capital at Bocconi University.
James Woodley
Principal - Interim Management
mail james.woodley@privatal.co.uk call +44 (0) 20 3834 2066 James Woodley
Principal - Interim Management
mail james.woodley@privatal.co.uk call +44 (0) 20 3834 2066James studied MSc Investment at the University of Birmingham with an undergraduate BSc In Economics from the University of York. He has been supporting Private Equity Houses and their Portfolio Companies with Top Tier Interim Management support for several years at two UK Private Equity focused recruitment Agencies.
He has a deep network and understanding of Private Equity Value Creation and Portfolio Company nuances, making him a trusted partner to Tier 1 funds across Europe. James’ core focus is Interim CFO, Senior Finance and Finance Transformation hires, who can come in and support at critical inflexion points throughout the PE cycle.
Rory Renwick
Associate Partner – Senior Finance
mail rory.renwick@privatal.co.uk call +44 (0) 20 3838 4988 Rory Renwick
Associate Partner – Senior Finance
mail rory.renwick@privatal.co.uk call +44 (0) 20 3838 4988Rory has a finance background, having audited Private Equity firms and their funds at RSM. Here, he pursued the ACA qualification. Rory holds a degree in Economics from the University of Edinburgh.
Before joining Privatal, Rory worked at Oakley Capital, a private equity firm headquartered in London.
Rory has built an extensive network and strong long-term relationships across the senior finance market, which he leverages leading Privatal’s senior finance practice. He partners closely with private equity investors and portfolio companies to identify and place high-calibre senior finance talent across their businesses.
Harry Turner
Senior Principal - Interim Management
mail harry.turner@privatal.co.uk call +44 (0) 20 3834 2066 Harry Turner
Senior Principal - Interim Management
mail harry.turner@privatal.co.uk call +44 (0) 20 3834 2066Harry is a specialist in recruitment across Private Equity portfolio companies, partnering with investors to deliver high-impact financial leadership and finance transformation mandates with pace and precision.
With three years of experience, Harry brings a deep and practical understanding of the private equity lifecycle. He is a trusted advisor to CFOs and investment professionals, known for his ability to identify and secure top-tier interim talent across a range of critical functions. His expertise spans core interim CFO appointments as well as finance transformation initiatives, including financial modelling, exit support, technical accounting, and ERP/EPM implementations across all finance workstreams.
He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cape Town and began his career with a six-month project management assignment in Saudi Arabia before relocating to London in 2021 to transition into private equity portfolio recruitment.
At Privatal, Harry combines technical insight, commercial acumen, and a sharp instinct for talent to help businesses unlock value and accelerate growth throughout the investment lifecycle.
