- Financial Strategy & Leadership: Work closely with the MD’s and leadership team to develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with the goals of growth and a successful sale / exit.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the board, providing clear financial insights, risk assessments, and recommendations for value maximisation.
- Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring robust financial processes, systems, and controls to support the company’s growth trajectory.
- Prepare the business for sale by managing due diligence, valuation, and financial readiness for potential buyers or investors. Engage with private equity firms, institutional investors, and strategic partners.
- Oversee the day-to-day financial operations and management of the finance department, ensuring accurate and timely monthly management accounts and production of statutory accounts.
- Oversee the company’s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to ensure financial sustainability and alignment with growth objectives.
- Provide ongoing financial analysis and KPI reporting to guide strategic decision-making.
- Act as a change agent and oversee and improve financial systems, controls, and processes to ensure they are fit-for-purpose for a larger and potentially public or PE-owned company.
- Implement robust risk management frameworks to protect the business from financial, operational, and regulatory risks.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including the board, investors, banks, auditors, and external advisors.
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 10+ years of senior financial leadership experience
- Experience as an FD / CFO within a fast-paced and high-growth SME / owner managed business
- Proven track record in preparing and leading businesses through private equity or trade sale exits.
- Strong background in capital raising / M&A, and managing relationships with PE firms, banks, and investors.
- Experience in scaling companies and developing financial infrastructure, systems, processes and controls that support rapid growth.