Finance Director PE Backed Software business

Marks Sattin Executive Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Finance Director for a high-growth, PE-backed software business in Greater London. This role involves strategic oversight of the financial function and partnership with senior management to support company growth. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with experience in private equity, capable of mentoring finance teams. The role includes equity as part of the compensation package, providing a unique opportunity for advancement in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Equity in benefits package

Qualifications

• A qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/ACMA qualification.
• Experience in developing new systems as businesses grow.
• Strong communication skills for presenting to investors.

Responsibilities

• Support the leadership team and oversee the financial function.
• Commercialise the business and create KPIs and strategic metrics.
• Improve full board reporting and plan future growth.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)

Developed systems and processes

Capable communicator

Experience in Private Equity backed businesses

Mentoring and motivating finance team

Job description

Overview

Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with a high-growth, PE backed, software business who are looking for high calibre Finance Director who will operate as a strategic partner to the senior management team, while also ensuring there are strong systems, controls and processes in place to support this rapidly growing business. This is an exciting company who are high-scaling in a fascinating industry and rapidly changing market.

The Finance Director responsibilities will include supporting the leadership team and taking responsibility for the financial function. Additionally, the Finance Director will commercialise the business, create KPIs and strategic metrics, as well as improving full board reporting. You\'ll be an instrumental part of the leadership team, partnering with and presenting to the private equity house. As the financial number one, you will be crucial in planning the future growth of the company and realising the company vision.

The ideal Finance Director:

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA).
• Developed new systems and processes as a business has grown whilst maintaining day to day control.
• Be a capable communicator and be able to present to both investors and shareholders.
• Having experience in a Private Equity backed businesses.
• Ability to mentor and motivate the finance team.

Uniquely the client would consider a candidate making a move as a Financial Director, Head of Finance or Financial Controller in a smaller/large business. This is a real opportunity for an ambitious candidate on an upward trajectory looking to make the first step into the FD role in a PE backed Software business.

The opportunity offers equity as part of the benefits package.

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