Financial Director

Sowena Group; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK-based business brokerage as a Finance Director. Shape the financial strategy, drive operational efficiency, and prepare for future private equity investment. Ideal for candidates with M&A advisory experience. Competitive salary and growth potential await.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a senior finance role, ideally in M&A advisory.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring robust financial management.
• Provide financial expertise in evaluating and executing M&A transactions.
• Collaborate with the executive team to develop financial strategies.

Skills

Financial Strategy

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Adaptability

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

This range is provided by Sowena Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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CEO & Founder | Senior Finance Executive Search & Selection

Sowena Group has been retained by leading UK-based award winning boutique business brokerage and M&A advisory firm, renowned for its high transaction volumes and sector expertise. Headquartered in the Lancashire, our client is on an ambitious growth trajectory, aiming to double its size again by 2026.

This is a unique opportunity to join a market-leading firm at a pivotal stage in its growth journey. As Finance Director, you will have the chance to shape the financial strategy of a dynamic Group, influence key business decisions, and play a central role in preparing the business for future private equity investment.

Role Overview

They are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Finance Director to join our executive team. This is a hands-on, first-time FD role ideal for a candidate who could come from a transactional services or M&A advisory background. The successful individual will play a pivotal role in supporting the Group's commercial and operational functions, driving financial strategy, and preparing the business for future private equity investment.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership: Lead and develop the small finance function, ensuring robust financial management, reporting, and compliance across all Group brands.
• IT : Assume responsibility for the IT Manager and be heavily involved in systems implementation and development
• Key Projects/Mentoring : Work closely with the Senior Management Team on Key Projects and help mentor and develop colleagues whilst also learning from them
• Transaction Support: Provide financial expertise in evaluating and executing M&A transactions, including due diligence, financial modelling, and integration planning.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the executive team to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the Group's growth objectives.
• Operational Efficiency: Identify and drive initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and profitability across the Group's operations.
• Investor Relations: Prepare financial presentations and reports for potential investors, supporting the Group's efforts to secure future private equity investment.
• Team Development: Build and lead a developing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Key Requirements

• Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Experience: Proven track record in a senior finance role which could from a professional services environment, particularly in M&A advisory or transactional services but open to sector experience
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial strategy, business operations, and the M&A landscape.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop finance teams, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.

Package: between £90,000 to £100,000 + bonus + future equity (would be flexible for the right candidate)

This role could suit a fully qualified accountant who has had experience working within a M&A, transactional services or professional services role previously but my client to open to sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong commercially focussed individual who is looking to make a significant difference. For further details or for immediate consideration then please contact Perran Cooke at Sowena Group.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Sales

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Financial Services, and Business Consulting and Services

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