Finance Director – PE‑Backed Managed Services Business

Finatal; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private-equity-backed managed services firm seeks a Finance Director on an interim basis for 6-9 months. The role involves strategic financial leadership, M&A management, and overseeing a high-performing finance team. This position offers an opportunity to drive significant impact in a dynamic growth environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years in senior finance roles, ideally in PE-backed or B2B tech/hardware services.
• Strong commercial and strategic acumen with a record of delivering process improvements.
• M&A experience including due diligence and integration.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual board-level reporting and financial analysis.
• Lead financial due diligence and integration for acquisitions.
• Enhance MI systems, KPIs, and decision-support reporting.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic insight

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Process improvements

Management reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Finance Director – PE‑Backed Managed Services Business

Revenue: £180 million

Sector: Software & Hardware Managed Services

Location: Midlands (hybrid/site-based)

Role Type: Interim 6-9 months

Day Rate: £600-£900 per day Outside IR35

Ref: AF0037

About the Business:

Join a leading private‑equity‑backed managed services firm operating across software and hardware, with revenues of approximately £180 million. Supported by active investors, the business is on a growth trajectory driven by bolt‑on acquisitions and digital transformation initiatives.

Role Overview:

As Finance Director, you'll report to the CEO and partner closely with the PE sponsors. You'll lead the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, high‑quality reporting, strategic insight, M&A support, treasury management, and long‑term planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Financial Leadership:

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual board-level reporting and financial analysis • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes • Provide commercial insight to support operational and strategic decisions M&A & Investor Relations: • Lead financial due diligence and integration for acquisitions • Manage relationships with PE sponsors, banks, debt providers, and auditors Performance & Risk Management: • Enhance MI systems, KPIs, and decision-support reporting • Oversee cash flow, working capital, treasury, and covenant compliance • Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and tax strategy execution Finance Team Leadership & Systems: • Lead and develop a high-performing finance team • Drive technology upgrades and ERP optimization

Candidate Profile:

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Minimum 8 + years in senior finance roles, ideally in PE-backed or B2B tech/hardware services Strong commercial and strategic acumen with a record of delivering process improvements M&A experience, including due diligence and integration Proficient in management reporting, forecasting, and financial systems Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic environments and managing remote/hybrid teams