PE-Backed Hospitality FD: Lead Transformation & Growth

Goodman Masson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Hybrid working

Job summary

Goodman Masson is seeking an ambitious Financial Director in London for a high-growth, PE-backed hospitality business. This role offers hybrid working and requires a hands-on leader to drive financial operations, modernize processes, and support expansion.

Ideal candidates will be ACA-qualified with experience in managing financial matters within an SME or private equity environment. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, leading a finance team, and ensuring robust cash flow management.

This is a unique opportunity to lead significant business transformation and contribute to the success of a private equity exit.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Director in a dynamic SME or PE-backed environment.
• Ability to drive change and implement automation in financial processes.
• Strong skills in financial reporting and management accounting.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key finance business partner to the senior leadership team.
• Lead and mentor a finance team for business expansion.
• Manage financial reporting, tax, and cash flow forecasting.
• Handle banking relationships and deliver investor-facing reports.

Skills

Financial management

Team leadership

Operational transformation

M&A experience

Education

ACA-qualified accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Goodman Masson is seeking an ambitious Financial Director in London for a high-growth, PE-backed hospitality business. This role offers hybrid working and requires a hands-on leader to drive financial operations, modernize processes, and support expansion.

Ideal candidates will be ACA-qualified with experience in managing financial matters within an SME or private equity environment. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, leading a finance team, and ensuring robust cash flow management.

This is a unique opportunity to lead significant business transformation and contribute to the success of a private equity exit.