About the Business:
Join a leading private‑equity‑backed managed services firm operating across software and hardware, with revenues of approximately £180 million. Supported by active investors, the business is on a growth trajectory driven by bolt‑on acquisitions and digital transformation initiatives.
Role Overview:
As Finance Director, you’ll report to the CEO and partner closely with the PE sponsors. You’ll lead the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, high‑quality reporting, strategic insight, M&A support, treasury management, and long‑term planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic & Financial Leadership:
- • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual board-level reporting and financial analysis
- • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
- • Provide commercial insight to support operational and strategic decisions
- M&A & Investor Relations:
- • Lead financial due diligence and integration for acquisitions
- • Manage relationships with PE sponsors, banks, debt providers, and auditors
- Performance & Risk Management:
- • Enhance MI systems, KPIs, and decision-support reporting
- • Oversee cash flow, working capital, treasury, and covenant compliance
- • Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and tax strategy execution
- Finance Team Leadership & Systems:
- • Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
- • Drive technology upgrades and ERP optimization
Candidate Profile:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
- Minimum 8 + years in senior finance roles, ideally in PE-backed or B2B tech/hardware services
- Strong commercial and strategic acumen with a record of delivering process improvements
- M&A experience, including due diligence and integration
- Proficient in management reporting, forecasting, and financial systems
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic environments and managing remote/hybrid teams