Group Finance Director (6 months)

Camino Search; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed services firm in London is seeking a Group Finance Director to lead the finance function through a period of change and modernization. This hands-on leader will drive finance transformation and support strategic decision-making while managing a high-performing finance team. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in change management and finance systems optimization.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience in a group-level role.
• Proven track record in finance transformation or change management.
• Experience in a professional services or people-based business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group’s financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including systems upgrades and process automation.
• Partner with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure robust financial controls and compliance across the group.
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Financial reporting

Change management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Finance systems optimization

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Camino Search are working with a PE backed, Services firm in a period of transition. They are seeking a Group Finance Director to lead the finance function through a period of change and modernisation.

The role will require a hands-on leader, with a strong balance of commercial and technical acumen to drive change and execute on the value creation plan post deal.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Group’s financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including systems upgrades and process automation
• Partner with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making
• Ensure robust financial controls and compliance across the group
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualification experience in a group-level role
• Proven track record in finance transformation or change management
• Experience in a professional services or people-based business
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Tech-savvy, with experience implementing or optimising finance systems

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals and IT Services and IT Consulting