Finance Director

Finance Director

£140,000 per annum + bonus + equity

Based in London

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Finatal is seeking an exceptional Finance Director to join a dynamic, private equity-backed professional services company. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced finance leader to shape the financial strategy of a fast-growing business and drive long-term success.

As Finance Director, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team, working closely with the CEO and stakeholders to support the company’s ambitious growth objectives. You’ll lead the finance function with a focus on optimising profitability, driving financial performance, and ensuring operational efficiency. This is a hands on role for a sub £20m SME, as such the Finance Director is expected to be in the detail as well as strategic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic financial input to support long-term business objectives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to meet company targets.
• Collaborate with the CEO and senior leadership to drive business performance and decision-making.
• Develop comprehensive board packs and provide actionable insights for investors and stakeholders.
• Monitor KPIs and deliver regular financial updates to the executive team and board.
• Lead financial management of client projects, including rate cards and time & materials contracts.
• Optimise pricing strategies, assess growth opportunities, and adjust revenue models for profitability.
• Support M&A activities, including integration and due diligence processes.
• Mentor and build a high-performing finance team, ensuring strong financial management across the business.
• Lead financial systems improvements and manage ERP system migration
• Serve as the primary point of contact for private equity investors, providing regular performance updates.
• Manage debt funding arrangements, ensuring compliance with reporting and covenant obligations.

Key Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience as a Finance Director or senior finance leader within a professional services environment.
• Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in Professional Services revenue recognition, time & materials contracts
• Experience working in private equity-backed businesses, including investor relations and covenant reporting.
• Hands-on experience implementing/ upgrading ERP systems
• Strong leadership capabilities, with a proven ability to build and lead a high-performing finance team.
• Demonstrated success in M&A integration.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.