Finance Director

FD Recruit is partnering exclusively with a private equity-backed professional services business to appoint a Finance Director, based in the office 2 or 3 days per week. The role would suit a Financial Controller or Head of Finance who has already been the number one in finance and is ready to step up into a first Finance Director role. Our client is a small business set for growth with a solid strategy in place.

This is a hands-on role managing month end and cashflow whilst also partnering the Board and providing insight for informed commercial decision making. Working closely with the Chief Executive and leadership team, the Finance Director will be integral to achieving the growth strategy and reporting to the investors. This is an exciting opportunity for a first time FD who will be supported by an experienced CFO/COO engaged as a Non Executive Director.

Potential matters as much as track record and the role is designed to develop. As the business grows, the remit will move towards a broader Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer role.

Responsibilities

• Own the finance function day to day, including month-end close, management accounts, forecasting and year end, with budgeting and cash management a key focus.
• Close the gap between strong project margins and overall profitability by finding where margin is lost and helping the business fix it.
• Drive project and client profitability, i...