Finance Director

Cedar; England; On-site; GBP 106,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity firm is seeking a Finance Director to manage the financial operations of their portfolio business. This hands-on role requires strong experience in the insurance sector, the ability to implement financial controls, and improve processes. The position is based in Birmingham, with potential travel to London as needed, offering a salary of up to £125k plus bonuses. Candidates must have a proven track record in financial leadership and relationship management.

Benefits

Bonus

Wider benefits

Qualifications

• Must have experience in the insurance sector.
• Familiarity with PE/VC backed environments is ideal.
• Experience in improving financial controls and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and manage day-to-day operations.
• Implement a controls framework for financial processes.
• Oversee reporting and cash management improvements.

Skills

Experience within Insurance

Detail-oriented

Relationship management

Team coaching and development

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Finance Director | PE-Backed | Property & Insurance

Birmingham, with potential travel to London when required

Up to £125k DOE + bonus + wider benefits

Overview

Cedar are proud to be partnering with a mid market PE fund in their search for a hands on Finance Director to guide the financial direction of one of their portfolio businesses with activity across the property and insurance space. The focus early on will be to build a solid controls framework, raise the standard of existing processes, and steady the finance function as the company scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and oversee day to day financial operations.
• Build and implement a clear controls framework.
• Review and improve current processes across reporting, systems and cash management.
• Provide accurate reporting to the board, investors, and senior management.
• Manage relationships with external advisers, lenders, and auditors.
• Coach and develop finance team members.

Requirements

• Experience within Insurance is a must
• Candidates familiar with PE/VC backed environment are ideal.
• Comfortable working in a hands on, detail driven role.
• Experience improving controls, processes, and reporting quality.
• Knowledge of Xero and QuickBooks is an advantage.

Please apply to engage in a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity.