Finance Director
Location
London, UK
Overview
We are really excited to be representing a high growth, PE-backed technology consultancy embarking on an exciting international expansion journey. As the business scales, the business are now seeking their first Finance Director to take full ownership of the finance function, set up processes from the ground up, and act as a strategic partner to the CEO, other key stakeholders and private equity investors.
This is a pivotal role that blends hands-on financial leadership with strategic influence across global growth, operational scalability, and M&A.
Role & Responsibilities
Leadership & Finance Function Build
Establish the finance function from scratch, including designing processes, systems, controls (ERP & CRM), and reporting frameworks suitable for a scaling, international organisation.
Build and lead a high-performing finance team across FP&A, financial control, and commercial finance.
Implement robust financial controls to support a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
Financial Management
Take full accountability for all rounded accounting duties, including month-end close, statutory reporting, audit, tax, and cashflow management.
Drive the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cadence to support short- and long-term decision-making.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, governance, and accounting standards.
Strategic & Commercial Leadership
Act as a key business partner to the CEO and Board, providing insight, challenge, and financial guidance to drive performance and profitability.
Support pricing, commercial modelling, and investment decisions across global markets.
Shape the financial strategy to support international expansion and operational scalability.
M&A & Investor Management
Lead financial due diligence, modelling, and integration efforts for potential acquisitions.
Prepare high-quality financial reporting and board packs for private equity stakeholders, ensuring transparency and credibility.
Support fundraising, refinancing, and value-creation initiatives.
Experience
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in a PE-backed or high-growth environment.
Proven track record of building or transforming a finance function from scratch.
Strong technical accounting foundations balanced with commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
Experience within consulting, digital, technology, or project-based businesses is advantageous.
Confident communicator able to influence C-suite and investor stakeholders.
Appetite to be both hands-on and strategically involved in a scaling business.
Connect with Will Dodds, Principal Consultant, to hear more.
willdodds@pearseprofessionals.com
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