Finance Director | Private Equity, B2B Services.

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Private Equity-backed group is seeking a Finance Director in Bristol. The role involves leading a finance team, overseeing financial reporting, and contributing to strategic decisions while driving growth and acquisitions. This position is crucial for the division’s value creation and offers high visibility and influence in a transformative journey.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience in Private Equity-backed or high-growth environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to manage finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 12 finance professionals.
• Oversee financial reporting, planning and control.
• Act as business partner to MD and key stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Commercial insight

Financial control

Performance management

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

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Finance Director | Private Equity, B2B Services., bristol

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Finatal

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bristol, United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Finance Director | Private Equity, B2B Services.

Location | Bristol. Full-time, permanent position. Hybrid working (2-3 days office per week).

The Opportunity:

A dynamic and rapidly scaling Private Equity-backed group within the B2B and Education Services sector is seeking an exceptional Finance Director to lead its highest-growth division. Headquartered in Bristol, the group delivers impressive financial performance, with £300m in turnover and £50m in EBITDA. The spotlight division in question contributes £70m in revenue and £20m EBITDA, growing at an impressive 20% year-on-year through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.

This appointment represents a rare and exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a division central to the group’s future value creation and planned PE exit in the next 2–3 years.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Divisional Managing Director and the Group CFO, the Finance Director will:

• Lead and develop a team of 12 finance professionals across reporting, control, FP&A, and commercial finance.
• Take full ownership of financial reporting, planning, and control, ensuring rigour while enabling agility.
• Act as a true business partner to the MD and key non-finance stakeholders, contributing to strategic decisions and commercial initiatives.
• Drive integration of newly acquired businesses and lead finance systems and process improvements.
• Play a crucial role in refining and executing the division’s 2–3 year strategic growth plan, with frequent executive-level engagement.

The Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a robust track record of leadership in high-growth, fast-paced environments. Key attributes include:

• Proven leadership of finance teams, with a strong command of both technical finance and commercial insight.
• Experience in Private Equity-backed businesses or similar growth-focused environments is highly desirable.
• Sector experience within education, training, courses, or qualifications will be highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to balance control, compliance, and performance management with a strong commercial acumen.
• A proactive, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.

What’s on Offer:

This is a rare opportunity to take the financial helm of a thriving division within a well-backed and ambitious group, poised for significant value creation. The successful candidate will enjoy high visibility, direct influence on key decisions, and the chance to be part of a transformative Private Equity journey.