Finance Director PE-Backed B2B Technology Business

Marks Sattin Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Finance Director to join the leadership team. This role focuses on driving growth through financial insights and operational excellence, working closely with the CEO and investors. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with substantial experience in a PE-backed environment. This position is crucial for the company’s ambitious growth plans.

Qualifications

• Experience as CFO, Finance Director, or Financial Controller in a PE-backed business.
• Strong expertise in financial planning and operational reporting.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to influence at Board and investor level.

Responsibilities

• Driving growth through meaningful financial insights.
• Acting as a proactive member of the senior leadership team.
• Supporting innovation across the organization.

Skills

Financial planning

KPI frameworks

Operational reporting

Leadership

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)

Job description

Overview

Marks Sattin Executive Search is partnering with a PE-backed specialist B2B Technology Services business to recruit a Finance Director. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to join the leadership team, to enable broadening the addressable market through supporting sustainable growth in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

The Finance Director will play a critical role in bringing financial acumen, commercial insight, and operational discipline to the business. You will work closely with the CEO and investors, ensuring financial strength and supporting the company's ambitious growth.

Responsibilities

• Driving growth through meaningful financial insights, supporting innovation across the organisation, and embedding operational excellence and discipline.
• Acting as a proactive member of the SLT, you will get behind the numbers, demonstrate curiosity in both clients\' businesses and the company itself, and provide clear input to strategic discussions.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)
• Experienced as CFO, Finance Director, or Financial Controller in a PE-backed business; uniquely, the business would also consider candidates stepping up to a No.1 role, including a late move from practice.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, KPI frameworks, and operational reporting.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to influence at Board and investor level.
• Comfortable operating at pace in an entrepreneurial setting.

Due to the high level of applications, we can only respond to candidates with relevant experience.

For enquiries regarding this opportunity, please contact our Executive Search Team at [e-mail]

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