Finatal is working with a rapidly growing, private equity-backed consultancy firm looking to hire an ambitious Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic business at a pivotal point in its growth journey. The firm, with the backing of a leading private equity investor, is focusing on expansion and scaling its operations, and they are seeking a finance professional who can help drive this growth by providing key financial insights and ensuring robust financial controls.
Role Overview:
As the Finance Manager, you will play a critical role within the finance function, reporting directly to the FD. This position offers a unique opportunity to be a business partner to senior stakeholders, supporting the leadership team by delivering high-quality financial analysis and driving the company’s financial strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
· Ownership of Financial Reporting: Leading the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
· Budgeting & Forecasting: Managing the full budgeting process and creating financial forecasts that support strategic decision-making at both operational and board levels.
· Investor Relations: Regularly communicating with private equity investors, presenting financial data, business performance insights, and supporting investment decision-making.
· Cash Flow & Working Capital Management: Overseeing cash flow to ensure liquidity for day-to-day operations, while advising on investment opportunities and financial planning.
· Commercial Finance & Business Partnering: Partnering with department heads to provide financial insights that help drive business performance and cost efficiencies.
· Team Leadership: Leading and developing a small finance team, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience:
· ACA or equivalent
· Proven track record in a similar role within professional services
· Experience in a private equity environment is highly desirable, with the ability to manage investor reporting and meet deadlines.
· Experience managing cash flow, working capital, and forecasting in a high-growth environment.
· Strong commercial acumen and experience in delivering financial reporting and analysis to senior leadership and external investors.
· Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, as well as familiarity with ERP systems.