Our client is a leading, private equity backed IT services business, headquartered in The Netherlands. They are a pivotal player within its vertical, and coupled with its investment from a European growth buy-out Fund, it is strategically positioned for significant expansion across Northern Europe through targeted acquisitions and organic growth.
To support this growth, the business is seeking a Finance Director to join the team and take responsibility for the financial management of its high-growth business in the UK. Lead partnerships with local Business Operations, Sales, and other teams to develop and implement continuous improvement processes
Develop and implement financial strategies aimed at analysing and expanding profitable service lines
Leverage data analytics to identify high-growth service opportunities, customer demand trends, and avenues for revenue optimisation
Partner with business unit leaders to interpret financial data and deliver insights that guide strategic decisions for service expansion
Manage monthly performance analyses, including management reports and KPI monitoring
Build and oversee robust forecasting models that incorporate historical data and align with growth objectives, focusing specifically on the growth and contribution margins of service lines
Present actionable financial insights to the executive team, board, and stakeholders, with a focus on the financial impact of service lines and contribution margin
Exceptional academic background
~5–10 years of professional experience in a high-profile/demanding financial environment
~ In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS) and procedures
~ Skilled at building strong working relationships with key stakeholders.