Strategic Finance Leader Wanted for Private Equity Backed Business
1 month ago
We are seeking an accomplished Finance Director to join our client, a dynamic Private Equity backed services business in the Stockport area.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional with experience in leading financial functions and driving growth in SMEs.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the CEO, leadership team, and external partners to drive strategic decision-making and operational excellence.
The successful candidate will lead a small transactional team, take responsibility for the finance function, and implement financial controls to align with the company's growth trajectory.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the finance function strategically and operationally, reporting to the CEO and collaborating with the senior leadership team and external partners.
- Review and sign off monthly management accounts, implementing financial cost controls and procedures to support the company's growth plans.
- Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and business performance metrics.
- Oversee Year End and External Audit, provide finance business partnering support to the senior leadership team, and implement KPIs and performance reporting.
- Produce financial models for potential acquisitions and business growth projects, conduct financial due diligence on target acquisitions.
- Provide broader commercial support to the CEO and senior leadership team.
Requirements:
- Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with excellent finance leadership skills and experience in SMEs.
- Experience working in a service-led business, preferably within a Private Equity-backed environment.
- A strong track record of M&A and/or financial due diligence would be beneficial, as well as systems experience and ability to implement scalable processes.
- Experience with Year End External Audit and good knowledge of financial compliance regulations, willing to travel to other sites around the UK (approximately 1 day per month).
Benefits:
- An attractive salary package of up to £80,000 (negotiable up to £90,000) + 30 days' holiday (including bank holidays) + bonus + benefits.
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