Finance Director | Private Equity, B2B Services.
Renumeration: £110k-£125k + Bonus + Equity
Location | Bristol. Full-time, permanent position. Hybrid working (2-3 days office per week).
The Opportunity:
A dynamic and rapidly scaling Private Equity-backed group within the B2B and Education Services sector is seeking an exceptional Finance Director to lead its highest-growth division. Headquartered in Bristol, the group delivers impressive financial performance, with £300m in turnover and £50m in EBITDA. The spotlight division in question contributes £70m in revenue and £20m EBITDA, growing at an impressive 20% year-on-year through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
This appointment represents a rare and exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a division central to the group’s future value creation and planned PE exit in the next 2–3 years.
The Role:
Reporting directly to the Divisional Managing Director and the Group CFO, the Finance Director will:
* Lead and develop a team of 12 finance professionals across reporting, control, FP&A, and commercial finance.
* Take full ownership of financial reporting, planning, and control, ensuring rigour while enabling agility.
* Act as a true business partner to the MD and key non-finance stakeholders, contributing to strategic decisions and commercial initiatives.
* Drive integration of newly acquired businesses and lead finance systems and process improvements.
* Play a crucial role in refining and executing the division’s 2–3 year strategic growth plan, with frequent executive-level engagement.
The Requirements:
The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a robust track record of leadership in high-growth, fast-paced environments. Key attributes include:
* Proven leadership of finance teams, with a strong command of both technical finance and commercial insight.
* Experience in Private Equity-backed businesses or similar growth-focused environments is highly desirable.
* Sector experience within education, training, courses, or qualifications will be highly advantageous.
* Demonstrated ability to balance control, compliance, and performance management with a strong commercial acumen.
* A proactive, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
What’s on Offer:
This is a rare opportunity to take the financial helm of a thriving division within a well-backed and ambitious group, poised for significant value creation. The successful candidate will enjoy high visibility, direct influence on key decisions, and the chance to be part of a transformative Private Equity journey.