Strategic Finance Director for PE-Backed Tech Firm

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd Full time

Marks Sattin Executive Search is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Strategic Finance Director to join a rapidly growing, tech-enabled business backed by a leading private equity firm. This exciting opportunity will see the successful candidate play a pivotal role in steering the company through its next phase of expansion and driving long-term growth.

Job Summary:

The Strategic Finance Director will be responsible for leading the finance function, with a primary focus on driving operational efficiency and improving financial performance. Key objectives include enhancing margins by streamlining operations, optimising cost structures, and identifying opportunities for improved profitability across the business.

Beyond financial and operational oversight, the Strategic Finance Director will be instrumental in driving the commercial strategy of the business, identifying new revenue streams, expanding into new markets, and strengthening the business's market position. Additionally, you will be responsible for nurturing strong relationships with the private equity firm, ensuring alignment with long-term growth objectives, and continuously improving financial processes and systems to support the business's evolving needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the finance function, driving operational efficiency and improving financial performance
  • Enhance margins by streamlining operations, optimising cost structures, and identifying opportunities for improved profitability
  • Drive the commercial strategy of the business, identifying new revenue streams, expanding into new markets, and strengthening the business's market position
  • Nurture strong relationships with the private equity firm, ensuring alignment with long-term growth objectives

About You:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Finance Director who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships. A proven track record within a business in the Tech enabled or SaaS sectors is essential, along with a chartered accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA). The ideal candidate will be able to work closely with the executive team, board, and private equity firm to drive the strategic direction of the business, identifying growth opportunities.

Salary Range: £120,000 - £150,000 per annum + benefits

Location: UK

Industry: Technology



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