Divisional Finance Director

Eton Bridge Partners is supporting a private equity-backed business services group in the appointment of a Finance Director for one of its operating companies.

Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Group CFO, this role will play a key part in driving the next phase of growth. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence business strategy, improve operational performance and support acquisition activity within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

This is a highly visible role suited to a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys working closely with operational stakeholders and contributing beyond the boundaries of finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner the Managing Director to drive business performance and strategic decision-making.
• Provide commercial insight and challenge to support growth and profitability.
• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Own budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes.
• Drive improvements in reporting, visibility and decision-support information.
• Support acquisition activity and integration of acquired businesses.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies and business performance.
• Lead strategic projects, transformation initiatives and process improvement programmes.
• Act as a key member of the leadership team, helping shape the direction of the business.
• Ensure robust financial controls, governance and risk management frameworks remain in place.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong commercial acumen and an ability to influence stakeholders across the business.
• Broad finance leadership experience covering business partnering, planning, performance management and financial control.
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment and leading through change.
• Experience with in a private equity-backed, acquisitive or high-growth business would be advantageous.
• Exposure to M&A, business integration or transformation projects is desirable.
• Ambitious, pragmatic and capable of operating as a trusted adviser to senior leadership.
• Facilities management experience is not essential but would be preferred.

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