Equity FD Appointments
We are a specialist consultancy only sourcing finance directors into entrepreneurial businesses. We are different from all other recruiters at this level as rather than focus on a sector or geography (national or international), we concentrate on the type of individual first and foremost.
We only look to work with FDS who are seeking truly challenging, 'head above the parapet' roles, and who have a real desire to be involved in building their company's success.
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Director of Group Finance ref: RDDGF
Our Client is a private equity backed , rapidly expanding, international services group . As part of the Group’s ongoing development plan, the new role of Director of Group Finance has been created.
Salary: Circa £125,000 plus package plus equity
Location: London
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with an exceptional Group CFO and will have regular Board exposure. The role will require an outstanding, experienced individual with the ability to work at the highest level as well as to take operational responsibility for reporting and management of the finance function in its entirety. The role will be instrumental in developing all operational aspects of financial control, planning, systems, tax and treasury operations.
Main responsibilities will include:
Devise, plan, manage and deliver the Group’s reporting processes
Collate, review, challenge and consolidate the monthly accounts and other reporting from divisions and publish the Board Management Information Pack
Analyse and challenge key variances to budget, unusual movements in trends and the correct operation of internal controls, involving close liaison with divisional finance managers
Manage production of audited year-end accounts to international reporting standards, stay ahead of accounting developments and advise of their implications for the Group
Develop and manage an integrated forecasting and business planning process ; own the forecasting tools and ensure that the projections are maintained in a state of exit-readiness.
Support the CFO with funding and M&A transactions etc.
Develop, implement, review and manage an integrated cash forecasting and reporting process including monthly/quarterly funds flow forecasts
Ensure compliance and forward visibility of banking covenants and other obligations under financing arrangements.
Oversee Treasury management and tax planning and compliance across the Group.
Provide assistance and challenge to the divisional FDs
Applicants will be fully qualified (ideally ACA) with a strong academic background and experience of working within an international group of companies. This should include, a mixture of Blue Chip, best practice experience coupled with ‘hands on’ knowledge of group consolidations . Applicants will have operated at a senior finance level (most likely group financial controller or divisional finance director). Technical knowledge should include multi-currency experience preferably gained within a listed or private equity backed organisation.
This role will suit a team player with the ability to build relationships at all levels, and with the desire, ambition and motivation to be a key part of a growing business in a highly visible position. This role is an ideal stepping stone for an individual whose ultimate goal is to become the CFO of a private equity backed or listed group of companies.
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Finance Director ref: JA60
Our client is a private equity backed innovative retail business which has recently received funding and is therefore seeking to recruit an experienced "stand alone" Finance Director to work alongside the CEO growing the business through to a successful exit.
Salary: c£120k base plus equity/upside
Location: Midlands
The business is a fast moving retailer which relies upon an e-commerce model where quality of service is paramount to the consumer. This role is a Board level position where strategic value add is essential to the rest of the management team as well as overseeing the entire finance function . The ideal candidate will require the gravitas and credibility to deal with banks, investors and other external parties as well as the "hands on" and "roll up the sleeves" approach that is essential in any SME. The ideal candidate will also have strong xl modelling skills. This is a challenging role in a fast moving environment where a positive "can do" attitude is essential.
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Finance Director ref: RDUA
Our client is a rapid growth business services group that, as part of its on-going growth plans, now seeks to appoint the new position of FD to work as a business partner to the recently appointed CEO. The FD will play a significant leadership and coordination role across the business. They will be responsible for all financial and fiscal matters, ensuring that the business objectives are met and that growth is fully enabled on the back of a robust systems and controls environment.
Salary: £100,000 plus benefits
Location: London
• Providing key and proactive support to the CEO and the management team in the continuing formulation and delivery of an appropriate business strategy.
• Identifying and driving opportunities to increase profitability create value and develop and expand the business which can include mergers and acquisitions.
• Managing key external relationships.
• Managing business planning and reporting – ensuring budgeting, forecasting and compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
• Advising senior management team & board on financial & regulatory ramifications of business practice
This is an exciting opportunity for a truly broad and commercial CFO to join as a senior and key member of the management team accepting responsibility for driving future business performance both personally and through the team and other Directors and employees.
Candidates will be qualified accountants with demonstrable experience at director level and will most likely have had exposure to working in a high growth, niche B2B business.
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Finance Director ref: RODFS
Our client is a multi-site specialist consumer business operating across the UK. As part of its ongoing development they now seek to appoint a new Finance Director to the Board to work as a peer alongside the CEO. This is a truly commercial role with responsibility across the business at the highest level and the FD will play a key part in the continued growth of the Group.
Salary: £100,000 plus equity incentive
Location: Warwickshire
The Finance Director will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company strategy and for the flow of meaningful financial information to the CEO, Board and investors.
Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with significant experience at a senior level. They will most likely have a background in the consumer arena with multi-site operations. Previous experience of the retail environment, private equity and operating in a leveraged environment would also be an advantage. Above all candidates should be commercially focused individuals, keen to play a part in a driving a business forward.
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Finance Director ref: JA60
Our client is a private equity backed innovative retail business which has recently received funding and is therefore seeking to recruit an experienced "stand alone" Finance Director to work alongside the CEO growing the business through to a successful exit.
Salary: £120,000 plus equity/upside
Location: West Midlands
The business is a fast moving retailer which relies upon an e-commerce model where quality of service is paramount to the consumer. This role is a Board level position where strategic value add is essential to the rest of the management team as well as overseeing the entire finance function . The ideal candidate will require the gravitas and credibility to deal with banks, investors and other external parties as well as the "hands on" and "roll up the sleeves" approach that is essential in any SME. The ideal candidate will also have strong xl modelling skills. This is a challenging role in a fast moving environment where a positive "can do" attitude is essential.
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Finance Director ref: JA55
Our client is a private equity backed manufacturing business. The business is SME in size and is a market leader in its field. The business has a blue chip client base and is performing well in its sector.
Salary: £130,000 plus incentive
Location: West Midlands
They are now looking to recruit a commercial Finance Director to work alongside the CEO driving the business forward and increasing shareholder value. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing or engineering business with a strong emphasis on costing. The role will oversee all of the financial activities of the business as well as IT and HR and will be a key liaison point with the bank and the investors . Cash flow management and monitoring is also key to this role. This is an exciting time to be joining the business and would suit an experienced , energetic and driven finance professional able to work at all levels and across disciplines.
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Finance Director ref: JA50
Our client is a private equity backed environmental business with cutting edge technology and rapid growth potential.
Salary: £90,000 - £100,000
Location: North West
The business is looking to hire a Finance Director with previous private equity experience to assist the management team in taking the business to the next level of growth. The role with be a combination of very "hands on" accounting and commercial activities in keeping with the current size of the business, but will also involve future fundraising and significant contract pricing work and financial modeling. This is an exciting time to join the business and the ideal individual will have plenty of energy, initiative and previous experience of either the energy/power or construction sector.
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Finance Director ref: JMVC
Our client is a growing, owner-managed, highly entrepreneurial professional services organisation. They are recognised as a leader in their niche market and work with a broad range of blue chip and SME clients. They now seek a Finance Director to join their dynamic team to work with and support the Board.
Salary: To £70,000 per annum plus benefits
Location: Central London
This role will be highly visible and will require the Finance Director to develop processes and internal systems to support growth.
Core duties will include;
· Take ownership of the budgetary process
· Review and improve financial controls and processes
· Introduce a weekly cash-flow forecast
· Provide commercial and strategic input to the management team
· Improve the flow of MI throughout the business
· Take ownership of legal matters including contractual terms / pricing negotiations
· Manage a small finance team
The Finance Director will be the primary interface between the finance department and the operational side of the business. It is a very ‘hands on’ role with high visibility in a business which is experiencing rapid growth and will continue to expand. The business has a creative culture, and its employees are energetic and enthusiastic about the space they operate in. It is therefore imperative that you have a passion for working in a ‘people business’ and can develop excellent working relationships with non-finance colleagues.
You will be a fully qualified accountant, with aspirations to be part of an entrepreneurial venture in an autonomous, visible role. Ideally you will have experience within a contracts-based organisation and you should have prior experience within an SME.
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Finance Director ref: RDCD
Our client is a rapidly growing on-line consumer branded retail business with fantastic opportunities ahead. The business is now looking to recruit a Finance Director who will act as the key support to the CEO and will share responsibility for the effective execution of the strategic plan.
Salary: £100,000 plus benefits
Location: London
This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who is looking to work in a broad FD role partnering a highly driven, entrepreneurial CEO. Main duties will include:
· Management of the company accounts department
· Management of the company’s relationship with bank and card service providers
· Ensuring cash is managed effectively and efficiently
· Maintenance of an appropriate controls environment to support growth and to ensure robust underlying accounting records
· Successful development and management of commercial agreements with customers
It is likely you will have a strong ‘hands-on’ work ethic, able and willing to roll up sleeves and get into the detail as and when required. Ideally you will have a track record of successful management and building of an effective finance function in an fast paced, entrepreneurial business.
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Finance Director (Interim/Permanent) ref: JA70
Our client is a successful mid size manufacturing organisation with a cutting edge product selection and an international client base.
Salary: £700-£900 per day
Location: West Midlands
The organisation has a turnover of c£50m and is backed by private equity investors. The organisation is seeking a senior Finance Professional to work closely with the CEO and the rest of the Board to continue growing the business and further expand overseas. The role will also involve working closely with both banks and investors as well as working with suppliers and customers and being involved overseeing all aspects of Finance. Interested candidates must have previous experience of working with private equity investors and must have held a "stand alone" FD position in a manufacturing organisation either listed or privately owned. Candidates should also be available within a 3 month timeframe.
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Divisional Finance Director ref: RDJML
Our client is a fast paced PE backed software business that has enjoyed significant growth over the past 3 years achieved both organically and via acquisition.
Salary: £75,000
Location: London
As a result of this growth the business is now looking to recruit a Divisional FD to work closely with the CEO, CFO, CSO and COO to help drive the business further forward. The role covers regular monthly reporting to the Board and extensive project work on new initiatives and acquisitions. You will need to self-serve the data for reporting and have the ability to prepare and review analysis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly driven management team who are clearly focussed on growing the business further.