Finance Director - Strategic Growth

Page Personnel; Oxford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Director to lead financial management and drive M&A activities in Oxford. The successful candidate will have ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications and 5-10 years of experience, ideally in a PE-backed SME. This strategic role offers a competitive salary of £85,000 - £100,000 plus bonuses and equity tied to business growth, presenting a career-defining opportunity to shape the company's future and share in its success.

Benefits

Bonus tied to business success

Equity growth share scheme

Qualifications

• 5-10 years post-qualification experience in finance.
• Experience in M&A either from Corporate Finance or within a PE-backed SME.
• Strong analytical and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial management, planning, and reporting.
• Drive M&A activity and support negotiations.
• Develop scalable systems and processes for growth.

Skills

Financial management

M&A experience

Modeling skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Job description

Lead growth through acquisitions in a fast-moving SME.

Earn equity and bonus tied to business success.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established SME operating in the retail industry, with a strong brand presence and a clear strategy to consolidate a fragmented market along a key UK corridor. Backed by supportive investors and robust cash flow, they are poised for rapid expansion through targeted acquisitions.

Job Description

The Finance Director will :

• Lead all aspects of financial management, planning, and reporting.
• Drive M&A activity : evaluate targets, build financial models, support negotiations, and lead due diligence and integration.
• Develop scalable systems, controls, and processes to support growth.
• Manage banking, funding, and investor relationships.
• Provide commercial insight and challenge to support strategic decision-making.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Director should have :

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with 5-10 years post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in M&A, either from a Corporate Finance / Transaction Services background or within a PE-backed / acquisitive SME.
• Commercially sharp with strong modelling, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, excited by building something significant.
• Collaborative team player, able to work closely with senior leadership and investors.

What's on Offer

• £85,000 - £100,000 base salary, plus bonus and growth share scheme.
• A strategic leadership role with direct influence on company direction.
• A career-defining opportunity to scale a business and share in the financial upside of its success

If you are a Finance Director ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in Oxford, apply today to be considered for this position!