Finance Director | Technology | Private Equity

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing private equity-backed telecommunications company in London is seeking a Finance Director to lead financial operations and governance. Reporting to the CFO, this role involves managing the finance team, overseeing compliance, and enhancing financial processes to support the company's growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP / IFRS) required.
• Experience in VC or PE backed technology business preferred.
• Proven ability to manage audits and financial cycles.

Responsibilities

• Leading the monthly close process and developing internal financial controls.
• Managing corporate tax planning and compliance.
• Driving the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department heads.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP / IFRS)

Experience managing audits

Interest in process improvement

Excellent communication

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Posted:

31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Zanda is an Executive search partner that works exclusively with high growth start-ups as they look to scale their business with senior talent. Zanda partners with VC’s, Founder’s, CEO’s and CFO’s when it comes to successfully delivering on key senior appointments.

Who’s the business

Zanda is partnering with a high growth, PE backed Telecommunications business based in London who operate across the UK. With revenues of over £20million and ambitious growth plans they are looking for a Finance Director who can focus on execution and help them automate and simplify financial operations and make a real impact on transforming and influencing a scaling business.

Reporting to the CFO, you will be pivotal in ensuring robust financial governance, compliance and performance across the business. You will be leading the finance team and oversee financial controls, statutory compliance, tax planning, budgeting and forecasting processes. The team are in the office 2-3 days a week in Central London.

What experiences you will gain

• Leading the monthly close process and developing internal financial controls and policies whilst ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Managing corporate tax planning, compliance and reporting in coordination with external advisors
• Leading the statutory audit processes, acting as the main point of contact for the auditors
• Ensuring timely and accurate filings of all tax returns across multiple group entities
• Driving the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department heads
• Developing and maintaining rolling forecasts and financial models to support strategic decision making
• Providing insightful variance analysis and recommendations to senior leadership
• Managing and developing the finance team and collaborating with operations, commercial and technology to align financial planning with business objectives
• Supporting the CFO in board meetings, investor relations and strategic initiatives

What background should you have before you press apply!

• Experience within a VC or PE backed technology business
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP / IFRS)
• Experience managing audits, tax compliance and financial planning cycles
• Interest in process improvement and implementation of change, creating best practice
• Excellent communicator who can advise and challenge senior non finance stakeholders