Finance Director, Childcare and Early Education, Enfield, 110:120k

TipTopJob; Enfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Northeast London is seeking a Finance Director to ensure fiscal integrity and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, knowledge of the Nursery or education environment, and experience working within a small team. Key responsibilities include analyzing acquisition opportunities, building financial models, and supporting leadership in commercial decisions. This is a pivotal role that supports the growth and transformation of the organization.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in the Nursery or Education environment.
• Background in private equity or venture capital is preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Analyse businesses for acquisition opportunities.
• Build financial models for investment decisions.
• Evaluate performance of acquisitions.
• Lead growth strategy after acquisitions.
• Conduct market research for expansion.
• Oversee financial planning and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Strategic decision-making

Communication skills

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Job description

We are working with a founders-led premium nursery group currently operating 4 sites, based in the Northeast London. The group has recently secured investments and is looking to expand its footprint in the area.

I'm looking for a Finance Director with a Nursery or educational background, and experience working as part of a small team, or who is open to working with a funder-led business. This pivotal role ensures fiscal integrity, strategic decision-making and efficient resource allocation to support the nurturing and development of children.

Responsibilities

• Analyse businesses and identify acquisition opportunities, executing pre-diligence financial and strategic fit assessments.
• Build and manage financial models to inform investment decisions, valuations, and proposed deal terms in partnership with property consultants.
• Evaluate performance of acquisitions in collaboration with Co-Managing Directors, measuring actuals versus projections.
• Lead strategy for company growth and transformation post-acquisition, specifically within the Early Years sector.
• Conduct market research to assess trends, competition, and opportunities, supporting market share expansion.
• Provide strategic financial leadership, oversee capital investment cases, and ensure effective reporting dashboards for new initiatives.
• Support leadership in commercial decision-making, regulatory compliance, and efficient process delivery.
• Oversee robust financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, payroll processes, external audits, and maintain financial policies.

Candidate Profile

• Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
• Experience in the Nursery or Education environment is a must.
• A background in private equity or venture capital.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial approach to financial management.