Group Finance Director

Job Description: Group Finance Director
We are partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed services organisation to appoint a Group Finance Director. This is a pivotal, value-creation leadership role rather than a traditional reporting-led finance position. The successful candidate will play a central part in driving commercial, operational, and strategic performance, while engaging directly with the Board and investors.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused appointment suited to an individual who thrives in PE-backed, fast-paced, transformative environments with ongoing M&A and an exit event on the horizon.
This appointment is centred on value creation, financial leadership, and investor confidence.
The Group Finance Director will focus on:

Driving commercial outcomes and enterprise value
Strong cash, covenant, and banking management
Delivering buy-and-build M&A activity
Leading integration and transformation programmes
Preparing the business for a successful exit
Key Responsibilities

Lead the finance function through a period of significant growth, M&A, and value creation.
Operate as a strategic partner to the CEO, Board, and private equity investors.
Drive cash management, liquidity, covenant compliance, and banking relationships.
Lead the execution and integration of acquisitions within a buy-and-build strategy.
Prepare the organisation for an exit event (secondary, recap, or sale).
Oversee finance transformation, including ERP, BI, and reporting enhancements.
Provide high-quality Board and investor reporting, insight, and challenge.
Build a scalable finance team suited to a high-growth, PE-backed environment.
We are looking for the below:-

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
Proven experience as CFO or Finance Director within a PE-backed or investor-led organisation.
Hands-on experience delivering an exit or major investment milestone.
Direct exposure to M&A transactions, including delivery and post-deal integration.
Strong track record in cash management, banking , and covenant oversight.
Significant Board-level and investor-facing experience.
Demonstrable success delivering finance systems / ERP / BI transformation .

Personal Attributes

Commercially astute, credible, and able to influence at Board and investor level.
Hands-on leadership style with a bias for action and delivery.
Thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
High integrity, resilience, and commitment to value creation.

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