Finance Director — Growth & M&A (Remote)

JANE GORSE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Milton Keynes; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jane Gorse Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Head of Finance / Finance Director for a private equity‑backed software and digital business. This hands‑on leadership role partners with the CEO and Board to steer growth.

You’ll lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management and governance, with M&A due diligence and post‑acquisition integration as you build a scalable finance function. Location: predominantly remote with travel to Milton Keynes, London and Manchester; salary

Qualifications

• A recognised accountancy qualification: ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• At least five years’ post‑qualification experience, including senior finance experience in industry.
• Experience within a high‑growth, entrepreneurial or rapidly scaling SME.
• Experience working in a private equity‑owned or private equity‑backed business.
• Exposure to acquisitions, mergers, investments, financial due diligence or post‑acquisition integration.
• The ability to combine strategic thinking with a hands‑on approach.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work closely with the CEO, Board and senior leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial reporting across the Group, delivering accurate, timely and insightful management information.
• Owning the annual budget, rolling forecasts and long‑term financial planning.
• Producing monthly management accounts, Board packs, performance dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Analysing performance, margins, variances and key business drivers, translating findings into practical recommendations.
• Overseeing statutory accounts, tax compliance and financial filing requirements, working with external advisers.
• Managing cash flow, liquidity and working capital to support business performance and growth.
• Strengthening financial controls and governance across the Group.
• Improving finance systems, data quality, automation and reporting processes.
• Building a scalable finance function to support organic growth and acquisitions.
• Supporting M&A activity, including financial due diligence and post‑acquisition integration.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Strategic thinking

Hands-on leadership

Cash management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Jane Gorse Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Head of Finance / Finance Director for a private equity‑backed software and digital business. This hands‑on leadership role partners with the CEO and Board to steer growth.

You’ll lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management and governance, with M&A due diligence and post‑acquisition integration as you build a scalable finance function. Location: predominantly remote with travel to Milton Keynes, London and Manchester; salary