Group Finance Director (No.1) – SME

THE SEARCH:

I’m partnering with a private equity–backed SME in a critical, newly created Finance Director hire. This is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious finance professional ready to step up into a No.1 role in finance, helping to shape the next phase of growth, transformation, and value creation. This will suit a commercially-minded ACA qualified accountant, ideally in a Group Financial Controller role already, looking to make the leap into a No.1 finance role and drive change in a dynamic, hands-on, fast-growing environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role with full exposure to the senior leadership team, board, and investors in the services sector. You'll own the end-to-end finance function while building out scalable systems and processes and turnaround.

THE ROLE:

• Assist in developing and implementing financial strategies aligned with the company's objectives.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Working closely with the financial controllership team, own and develop the financial planning tool to improve quality and timeliness of our management reporting
• Manage financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support and oversee M&A initiatives
• Provide insightful analysis to drive decision-making and support strategic initiatives.
• Oversee risk management strategies and internal controls.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize financial performance and operational efficiency

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience in a Group Financial Controller role within the financial services
• Chartered Accountant, (ACA or equivalent) from a top 20 practice
• Expertise in a balance sheet focused finance function
• Strong experience in an FCA regulated environment.
• 8 – 15 years PQ + experience
• Executive & Board level presentation and representation experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.