Finance Director PE Backed Software business

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth software company in London is seeking a Finance Director to act as a strategic partner to the senior management team. The Finance Director will support the financial function, establish KPIs and metrics, and manage board reporting, with a focus on future growth. Candidates transitioning from similar roles in smaller or larger businesses are welcome. Competitive compensation includes equity in the business.

Benefits

Equity as part of the benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or ACMA.
• Experience in creating systems and processes as companies grow.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the leadership team in financial function responsibilities.
• Create KPIs and strategic metrics for business growth.
• Present to the private-equity house regarding business performance.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)

Capability to present to investors and shareholders

Experience in privately-equity-backed businesses

Ability to mentor and motivate finance team

Job description

Job Overview

Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with a high‑growth, PE‑backed, software business that is looking for a high‑calibre Finance Director. The role will operate as a strategic partner to the senior management team while ensuring strong systems, controls, and processes support this rapidly growing business.

Responsibilities

The Finance Director will support the leadership team and take responsibility for the financial function. Additionally, the Finance Director will commercialise the business, create KPIs and strategic metrics, and improve full board reporting, partnering with and presenting to the private‑equity house. As the financial number one, you will be crucial in planning future growth and realising the company vision.

Qualifications

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA).
• Developed new systems and processes as a business has grown while maintaining day‑to‑day control.
• Capable communicator, able to present to investors and shareholders.
• Experience in privately‑equity‑backed businesses.
• Ability to mentor and motivate the finance team.

Other

Uniquely, the client would consider a candidate moving from a Financial Director, Head of Finance, or Financial Controller role in a smaller or larger business. This is a real opportunity for an ambitious candidate on an upward trajectory looking to step into the FD role in a PE‑backed software business.

Benefits

The opportunity offers equity as part of the benefits package.

Due to the high volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information about this role.

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