Temporary Finance Director

1 month ago


Wiltshire, United Kingdom Blair West Full time

Blair West is supporting a rapid growth Private Equity backed business services firm with the confidential search for a Group FD. The business is seeking to appoint an experienced and strategic finance leader to play a vital role in delivering an ambitious growth plan which is underpinned by a series of strategic acquisitions. The Group FD will lead a growing finance team and support the Group MD and CEO through strategic, commercial and analytical insight as the business scales. Our client is a well-established, highly regarded technical business services firm with a multi-disciplined offering and a reputation for service quality. Following PE investment and several acquisitions completed to date, the business provides the platform for significant, accelerated growth.
The appointment of an experienced finance professional with relevant field-based industry experience who fits with the dynamic of a highly entrepreneurial boardroom is a key element of the growth plan. Responsibility for designing and delivering the finance and legal strategies that support the mission, vision, and wider business strategy and are aligned with Company values.
Lead and develop the finance function, bringing an in-depth knowledge of commercial finance, fundraising, corporate structuring, and M&A and upskilling the team where appropriate.
Lead ongoing and future strategic growth projects, driving analysis, financial modelling and strategic insight workflows.
Oversee the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, payroll, ledger, account maintenance and data entry.
Oversee and produce, on a timely basis, consolidated and divisional monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet & Cashflow) and KPI reporting packs.
Collaborate with other key central functions, providing support and positive challenges to each function's senior leaders.
Provide strategic financial advice and support to the Leadership Team, providing insight to aid decision-making.
Drive financial performance and improve business profitability, maintaining a relentless focus on cash flow.
Identify areas requiring improved robust financial controls and processes that drive stakeholder accountability, maintaining a cost-efficient culture.
Excellent commercial acumen.
An outcomes and solutions-focused, technically excellent senior finance professional.
M&A and Private Equity Experience.
We embrace diversity and inclusion at every stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to fairness, equality, and ongoing diversity training for our team to give our candidates and clients a feeling of belonging during their experience with us.


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