Finance Director

Michael Page (UK); Cambridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the energy sector seeks a qualified accountant to lead financial planning and reporting within a high-growth, PE-backed environment. This role offers a chance to influence strategic decisions and drive process improvements, with a clear pathway for career progression in a dynamic sector.

Benefits

Dynamic, high-growth environment

Opportunity for meaningful impact

Clear progression pathway

Qualifications

• Experience in a PE-backed or high-growth business environment.
• Proven track record in financial leadership within the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, reporting, and analysis.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to influence commercial strategy.
• Ensure strong financial governance and compliance.

Skills

Technical finance skills

Commercial acumen

Influencing strategic decisions

Process improvements

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

• Help develop budgets and forecasts in growing business
• Develop the finance function in a PE setting

About Our Client

We are an innovative, fast-growing SME in the energy sector, backed by private equity investment. With a strong focus on sustainability and cutting-edge technology, we are driving change in the industry and expanding rapidly across the UK and beyond.

Job Description

• Lead financial planning, reporting, and analysis to support business growth
• Partner with senior stakeholders to influence commercial strategy
• Ensure strong financial governance and compliance with PE investor expectations
• Oversee cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting
• Drive process improvements and system implementation to enhance efficiency
• Support fundraising, M&A activities, and investor relations

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical finance skills
• Experience in a PE-backed or high-growth business environment
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence strategic decisions
• Proven track record in financial leadership within the energy or related sector
• Hands-on approach with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

What's on Offer

• A dynamic, high-growth environment with private equity backing
• £100-120k base
• Opportunity to drive meaningful impact in a fast-evolving sector
• Clear progression pathway as the business continues to scale