Title:
Finance Director
Location:
East Sussex – Hybrid/Remote Working Options
Salary:
£120,000 – £140,000, plus discretionary bonus & wider benefits
Our client, a PE-backed consultancy group with a strong international footprint, is seeking a Finance Director to join their East Sussex office. This is a pivotal leadership role within the finance function, reporting directly to the Executive Chairman, and will play a critical part in shaping financial strategy, governance, and performance management across the group.
Responsibilities
* Partner with the Board and Executive Chairman on strategic and corporate projects, driving value creation across the group
* Review and enhance finance, sales, operational processes, and information systems to ensure robust, scalable, and effective reporting and controls
* Develop and implement an improved financial reporting framework, including IT system enhancements to support business growth
* Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, investors, and shareholders
* Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial management information for the Board and senior leadership team
* Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, including variance analysis and performance reporting
* Provide commercial support on strategic decision-making, including pipeline analysis, pricing, and margin optimisation
* Oversee statutory and regulatory compliance, including audit, HMRC (CT, VAT, PAYE/NI), and Companies House filings
* Drive effective working capital and cash flow management, monitoring receivables, supplier terms, and purchasing commitments
* Lead and develop core support functions including HR (payroll, PAYE/NI) and IT (team of 2), ensuring systems and processes align with business strategy
* Rapidly gain in-depth knowledge of the group's operations, contracts, and supply chain to ensure robust controls and accurate financial representation
Role Requirements
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
* Strong academic background with 5–7 years' post-qualification experience in senior finance leadership roles, ideally within services/technology or PE-backed organisations
* Proven ability to manage finance in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with hands-on involvement where required
* Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and commercial analysis
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Board level
* High level of computer literacy, with advanced Excel and reporting skills (experience with Sage Line50 advantageous)
* Strategic mindset combined with a proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven approach