Lead Finance Strategist

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Finatal Full time

Finatal is a dynamic, high growth professional services company backed by private equity.

We are seeking an exceptional Lead Finance Strategist to join our senior leadership team and support the company's ambitious growth objectives.

This is a unique opportunity for a highly experienced finance leader to work in the hands-on detail of the business while driving commercial and strategic growth.

The successful candidate will lead the finance function, build a high-performing finance team, and partner across other areas of the business to drive overall success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic financial input to support long-term business objectives.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to meet company targets.
  • Collaborate with the CEO and senior leadership to drive business performance and decision-making.
  • Develop comprehensive board packs and provide actionable insights for investors and stakeholders.
  • Monitor KPIs and deliver regular financial updates to the executive team and board.
  • Lead financial management of client projects, including rate cards and time & materials contracts.
  • Optimise pricing strategies, assess growth opportunities, and adjust revenue models for profitability.
  • Support M&A activities, including integration and due diligence processes.
  • Mentor and build a high-performing finance team, ensuring strong financial management across the business.
  • Lead financial systems improvements and manage ERP system migration.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for private equity investors, providing regular performance updates.
  • Manage debt funding arrangements, ensuring compliance with reporting and covenant obligations.

Requirements:

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
  • Proven experience as a Lead Finance Strategist or senior finance leader within a professional services environment.
  • Significant Experience working in Investor-backed businesses.
  • Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in Professional Services revenue recognition, time & materials contracts.
  • Experience working in private equity-backed businesses, including investor relations and covenant reporting.
  • Hands-on experience implementing/ upgrading ERP systems.
  • Strong leadership capabilities, with a proven ability to build and lead a high-performing finance team.
  • Demonstrated success in M&A integration.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.

About the role:

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a highly skilled finance leader to drive the company's growth and success. The salary for this role is approximately £150,000 per annum + bonus + equity, based on location and industry standards.

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