Finance Director PE-Backed Financial Services Business

1 month ago


London London, Central London, United Kingdom Marks Sattin Executive Search Full time

Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with a PE-backed FinTech disruptor that has demonstrated exceptional growth. The business is seeking an outstanding Finance Director to join as a strategic partner to the executive team and stakeholders, steering the next phase of targeted expansion.

In this pivotal role, the Finance Director will help shape the business's strategic direction, driving growth while ensuring a sustainable and efficient use of capital. Key responsibilities include leading the statutory year-end accounts process, managing relationships with debt providers/funders, overseeing covenant compliance, and handling monthly funder reporting and drawdown requests. The role also involves leading the next round of debt financing and managing the debt facility, including developing and maintaining associated financial models.

This opportunity is ideal for a forward-thinking leader on the upward trajectory who can make a significant impact on executive strategy through performance analysis, forecasting, and reporting, driving the business towards continued success and long-term growth.

The ideal candidate:

  • A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or ACMA).
  • Experience as a Finance Director, Divisional Finance Director, Group Financial Controller, or Head of Finance
  • Demonstrated success in driving change, enhancing systems/processes, and improving reporting in dynamic environments.
  • Familiarity with highly commercial non-bank lenders
  • Hands-on involvement in scaling up businesses and leading through periods of change and growth.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, capable of building effective relationships at all levels and motivating teams.
  • Skilled in managing structured finance facilities, debt funder relationships, covenants, and structured finance reporting.

Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

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