Finance Director

Phipps Cameron; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed professional services group is seeking a Regional Finance Director to lead financial operations across multiple sites. The role involves driving budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis while supporting growth initiatives. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountants with strong commercial acumen and experience in senior finance roles, particularly within a multi-site professional services environment. This position offers significant visibility and impact within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Experience within a multi-site services or professional services environment.
• Hands-on, pragmatic with a comfort in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior finance lead for the region.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Provide commercially focused insights for decision-making.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Ability to influence stakeholders

Budgeting and forecasting

Leadership and team development

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Private Equity–Backed Professional Services Group

We are partnering with a growing, private equity–backed professional services business to appoint a commercially focused Regional Finance Director. This is a high-impact leadership role supporting regional operational teams and driving financial performance across a multi-site environment.

This opportunity would suit an experienced finance leader who enjoys being close to the business, influencing senior stakeholders, and operating within a fast-paced, evolving PE-backed setting.

The Role

• Act as the senior finance lead for the region, partnering closely with operational and regional leadership
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis across multiple sites
• Provide clear, commercially focused insight to support decision-making and growth initiatives
• Lead and develop the regional finance team
• Support integration, process improvement and value creation initiatives
• Ensure strong financial controls, governance and compliance

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders
• Experience within a multi-site, services, legal or professional services environment preferred
• Exposure to private equity–backed or high-growth businesses advantageous
• Hands‑on, pragmatic and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, ambitious business at an exciting stage of its journey, offering real visibility and impact at a regional leadership level.