Finance Director PE Backed Professional Services

Marks Sattin - Executive Search; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Finance Director for a PE Backed Professional Services business. The successful candidate will partner with senior management and private equity stakeholders, leading the finance team to enhance financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow strategies. Ideal candidates should be qualified accountants with experience in relevant industries and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant, ideally chartered.
• Experience in Professional Services or Financial Services required.
• Strong communication skills for investor presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function.
• Manage finance team for robust reporting and systems.
• Provide strategic guidance on budgeting and cash flow.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Effective communication

Motivated and positive attitude

Job description

Marks Sattin Executive Search are working with a PE Backed Professional Services business to appoint a strategic Finance Director, partnering and working closely to the senior management and private equity house.

As the number two to the CFO, you will lead and develop the finance function, managing the finance team to ensure robust financial reporting, systems, process and controls. The role will involve providing strategic guidance on budgeting, cash flow, and scenario planning, while building a finance capability that aligns with the future needs of the business.

The ideal candidate:

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA), ideally chartered.
• A background in Professional Services, Financial Services and or people-based business.
• Be a capable communicator and be able to present to both investors and shareholders.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• A high level of motivation, a "can do" attitude and a willingness to be involved at all levels.

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants only successful candidates will be contacted with further information about this role.

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