Interim Finance Manager – Private Equity Backed Multisite Nursery Business

1 week ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Finatal Full time

Interim Finance Manager – Private Equity Backed Multisite Nursery Business

Location: Remote (occasional UK travel required)

Start Date: January 2025

Contract length: 6 months

Rate: £450 - £500 per day outside IR35

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The Opportunity:

Finatal is delighted to be partnering with a rapidly growing, private equity-backed nursery group that is scaling its operations through an ambitious buy-and-build acquisition strategy. The business is seeking a skilled Finance Manager to support the integration of newly acquired entities, streamline financial systems, and enhance operational efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the integration of finance functions from newly acquired businesses, ensuring smooth transitions of processes and systems.
  • Oversee the migration of all entities onto Xero, ensuring consistency and compliance across the group.
  • Prepare and oversee completion accounts for acquisitions, liaising with stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
  • Manage the consolidation of financial data across the portfolio, providing insight into performance trends.
  • Drive the development of robust financial controls and reporting processes to support the scalability of the business.


What We're Looking For:

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a strong understanding of acquisition accounting and integration processes.
  • Proven experience working within a private equity-backed or multisite environment is highly desirable.
  • Expertise in Xero and the ability to oversee financial systems transitions.
  • Strong knowledge of completion accounts and familiarity with M&A processes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and with external stakeholders.
  • Highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


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