Finance Director

ACCA Careers; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established SME in South Leicestershire is seeking a Finance Director to oversee financial functions and support strategic growth. The ideal candidate must have a formal accountancy qualification and experience in M&A within a sub £10m turnover company. This role offers a salary between £100,000 and £120,000, along with equity participation opportunities.

Benefits

Equity participation

Buy-in option

Qualifications

• Experience as a Number 1 Finance Director or Head of Finance.
• Exposure to buy-side M&A or corporate finance activity.
• Experience in a sub £10m T/O SME business.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end finance function including reporting and compliance.
• Partner with the CEO and PE investors for strategic insights.
• Lead financial planning and analysis to support growth.

Skills

SME experience

Buy-side M&A skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Formal accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

This exciting opportunity as the first full time Finance Director of a sub £10m T/O SME based in South Leicestershire requires a qualified individual with hands on SME experience and some buy side M&A skills. Advantageous would be knowledge of the technical contract and services sector in the UK.

Client Details

This is a well-established and profitable SME organisation operating within a high growth market segment providing technical/engineering support services for off-site operations. Following recent PE investment they will continue to grow organically and with bolt on acquisitions with the intention of an exit within a three year timescale.

Description

• Own the end-to-end finance function, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Partner with the CEO and PE investors to deliver strategic financial insight and value creation.
• Lead financial planning and analysis to support growth initiatives and M&A activity.
• Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and governance across the business.
• Manage relationships with external advisers, auditors, and banks.
• Build and develop a fit-for-purpose finance team as the business scales.
• Support commercial decision-making through data-driven analysis and scenario modelling.
• Oversee tax, treasury, and statutory reporting requirements.

Profile

A Successful Applicant For This Role Must Have

• Formal accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent)
• Experience as a Number 1 Finance Director or a Head of Finance reporting to a CFO.
• Exposure to buy-side M&A or corporate finance activity is required.
• Experience of operating in a sub £10m T/O SME business is required.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset, a progressive career trajectory with ambition to grow into a PE-experienced leader.
• Background in technical /engineering offsite contracting services advantageous
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at board level.
• Hands on attitude combined with broader commercial and strategic abilities.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The kudos, energy and personality traits required to engender confidence from the Board, external investors and business adviser's.

Job Offer

Based in South Leicestershire, easily commutable from Leicester, Coventry, and Northampton

• Salary: £100,000-£120,000
• Equity participation and buy-in option available

This role offers a unique chance to step into the private equity world, take ownership of a finance function, and play a pivotal role in a high-growth journey. If you qualify with the stated criteria and you're ready to accelerate your career and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.