I am delighted to have been retained by an exciting, high-growth Leeds-based PE-backed Tech business, to appoint a Finance Director to join their board reporting to the CEO.
This forward-thinking and unique business was founded in 2018 and received PE investment in 2024 to accelerate growth. Since then, the company has performed exceptionally well and is now on an exciting growth trajectory.
The Board is now looking to appoint a Finance Director, specifically a high-calibre, ambitious "future CFO" — a rising star who is focused and career-driven, seeking their first FD role.
If you are hardworking and capable, you will gain exposure to the entire business operation, including product development and revenue generation activities, alongside running the finance function.
Progression in this role could lead to a CFO or even CEO position, ideally within the PE community, either as the next step or in another PE-backed business.
The FD will be a Board member reporting to the CEO, with overall fiscal responsibility and a significant voice on broader commercial matters.
The role will be responsible for:
1. Partnering with the CEO, Chair, and Investors to monitor and manage the Business Plan, driving growth and performance.
2. Working with the CEO to set challenging targets and develop robust financial models to deliver them.
3. Providing constructive challenge and operational improvement initiatives to the CEO and Board.
4. Preparing financial objectives, overseeing annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
5. Providing insightful financial and operational analysis to the Board.
6. Assessing performance against budgets and strategy, contributing to operational decisions.
7. Developing financial systems, controls, and managing risk, policies, and structuring.
8. Leading cash flow, working capital, and treasury management.
9. Managing the annual audit and ensuring compliance with reporting standards.
10. Developing and leading a visible finance team.
11. Ensuring high standards of control and accountability within the finance function.
12. Communicating effectively with the Board and shareholders.
13. Managing external advisers on audit, tax, and insurance, ensuring regulatory compliance.
The successful candidate will:
* Be a qualified accountant with excellent financial acumen, capable of working with UK GAAP and IFRS standards.
* Have proven FC or FD experience with a track record of contributing to business growth, operational robustness, and management insights.
* Experience working with strategic investors, focusing on value creation and cash management, with credibility to manage external relationships.
* Experience in funding or exit processes is desirable.
* Relevant experience in a SaaS business, understanding key drivers and recurring revenue models, is desirable.
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