Maintaining Rapid Healthcare Services Growth with Specialized CFO

PE Firms
Human Capital
Value Creation

Service Area: Human Capital

Client Type: Private Equity Firm

Service Provider Type: Executive Recruiting Firm – CFOs

Industry: Healthcare Services

The Need
Finance Leader for Rapidly Growing Healthcare Portco

A private equity firm specializing in mid-market investments and family office collaboration approached BluWave with a unique requirement. They were searching for a chief financial officer for one of their portfolio companies in the healthcare services sector. This healthcare firm had experienced substantial growth in recent years, nearly quadrupling its annual revenue.

The Challenge
Operational Disparities Across Locations

The portfolio company had pursued growth through acquisitions and de novo ventures. It operated more than 10 branches, some branded and others unbranded, leading to technological disparities among locations. The main challenge lay in finding a CFO experienced in multi-site healthcare operations, proficient in managing finances in a cash-only environment and skilled at consolidating diverse operations under a unified tech stack.

How BluWave Helped
Specialized Firm To Streamline Search

BluWave quickly grasped the client’s unique requirements and the urgency of their need for a specialized CFO. They leveraged their extensive network and industry knowledge to identify potential executive search firms with expertise in healthcare recruitment. By providing a shortlist of specialized partners capable of addressing the client’s specific needs, BluWave facilitated a streamlined search process.

The Result
Finance Leader with Perfect-Match Skillset

The search firm BluWave placed successfully identified a CFO candidate with the relevant skills and experience. This CFO not only had expertise in multi-site healthcare but also had a track record of managing cash transactions and technology integration. This strategic recruitment met the client’s immediate needs and positioned the portfolio company for continued growth and operational efficiency.

They have done a nice job for us. They have sent us good candidates, been responsive to our questions and requests and helped drive the discussion.

-PE Firm Founder and Partner

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