Finance Director PE-Backed Financial Services Business

3 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Marks Sattin Full time

Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with a high-growth PE-backed financial services business that has recently undergone rapid expansion. They are now seeking a Finance Director to join and work closely with the executive team a on strategic decisions. The key focus of the role will be to provide a high level of commercial vision to support a growth period along with running the operational side of the business


As the Finance Director you will oversee finance and operations, and implement necessary controls, processes, and procedures to professionalise the business. As well as drive efforts to enhance reporting, controllership, and data management, this role will ensure that accurate and insightful management information is available to drive informed strategic and business decisions.


Furthermore, in this pivotal role, you will manage financial covenants, ensuring compliance with all debt agreements and regulatory requirements. You will take the lead in structuring and negotiating financial transactions, optimising the business’s capital structure to support its ambitious growth plans. This position requires close interaction with financial institutions and investors, playing a crucial part in securing necessary funding and facilitating the business’s growth strategy.


The Ideal Candidate

  • A qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA, ACCA), Ideally Chartered
  • Experience of being a Divisional Finance Director , Head of Finance or Financial controller with Hands-on experience and strong analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Having previous experience of working in a PE-backed or leveraged environment would be desirable, but not essential.
  • A background within a Regulated business, a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) business would be preferable


Due to the high level of applications, we can only reply to those candidates with relevant experience.


To help us assess your professional background and achievements, along with your application please include the nature of the business as well as the turnover and EBITDA . Additionally, please provide information on the size and scope of transactions you have facilitated in your capacity as CFO.


Marks Sattin Executive Search is part of a leading specialist financial recruitment business. Our team exclusively recruits CFO’s and FD’s into businesses across a wide range of sectors, mostly focused on change (including exit and growth). We continue to expand our network; providing finance professionals for PE backed privately owned and listed businesses.

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