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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CFO ref: ROASIA
Salary: Up to £140k plus Excellent benefits
Location: Mongolia, Hong Kong, London
Our client is leading investment company that operates in Central Asia, particularly Mongolia, investing in property, mining, financial services and construction. The business is fast growing and plans to list on the Hong Kong stock exchange in the near future. To this end, it is now seeking an experienced CFO to join the ambitious management team and to play a key role in the company’s future growth.
The role will involve preparing the business for the IPO, M&A, contract negotiation and managing and reviewing financial reporting across all the operating businesses. The ideal candidate will have an investment banking background and will have completed IPOs, equity raisings, M&A transactions and the complementary roadshows, ideally in Asia and/or emerging markets. Experience as a CFO in a growth company or a listed company would also be advantageous.
The right candidate must be prepared to get involved in the detailed financial issues of the company, as well as working with the CEO on strategy. They will relish this opportunity to be the right hand man/woman to the CEO and will be seeking a high profile, highly accountable opportunity.
Interested candidates should send their details to candidates@equityfd.com quoting the reference ROASIA
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Finance Director ref: JHDD
Our client is a cutting edge technology business with exciting growth plans for the future.
Salary: Up to £130,000 + equity
Location: London
They are now looking to recruit an ambitious Finance Director to work closely with a highly driven management team to help grow the business both organically and via acquisition. You will ideally have had experience working in a high growth business and will feel comfortable managing key stakeholder relationships in a role requiring significant M&A work.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly profitable, private-equity backed business.
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Divisional Finance Director ref: RDFO
Our client is a substantial high growth, privately owned multi-site business that is now looking to recruit an exceptional Finance Director for their largest subsidiary.
Salary: £80,000 plus benefits
Location: Reading
The role is newly created and will be a highly visible role across the business. The new Finance Director will be expected to develop a robust and challenging relationship with the CEO founded upon a mutual interest to push the business forward. The role has responsibility for all aspects of the operation’s finance and whilst directly supported by a small team the FD will be expected to develop a close working relationship with the wider group’s central finance function and become the ‘finance partner’ to the operations team.
The successful candidate will have previous experience of managing the finance function in a group/divisional role, likely to be in a business with a turnover of £200m plus. They will need to be able to demonstrate real success in managing and supporting growth and will possess excellent interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to represent the business both internally and externally.
This is an exciting role, presenting an exceptional opportunity for a self-motivated, outgoing and driven candidate to take his/her career forward in a fast paced, highly commercial environment.
Candidates must be qualified accountants with demonstrable experience of working in a dynamic, multi-site environment, ideally with exposure to high level contract negotiations. Advanced modelling and analysis skills will also be a requirement.
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Finance Director ref: RDHA
Our client is a PE backed, fast paced multi-site business and they are now looking to recruit a Head of Finance/ Finance Director to join this highly driven management team.
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 plus possible equity
Location: Hampshire
It is likely you will have had previous experience working in an SME and will be excited by the prospect of joining a profitable, high growth business. You will be responsible for the running of finance from an operational perspective including the management of a small team but crucially you will also be working closely with banks and other stakeholders developing future strategy and managing the execution of that strategy. This is an excellent opportunity and could suit somebody seeking their first FD role. This is a broad role that will also encompass IT, Legal and HR. Possible equity participation after qualifying period.
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Group Finance Director ref: ROWP
Our client is a market leading manufacturer and supplier at an exciting point in its development. Having recently secured private equity backing the business now seeks a Group Finance Director to join the team to play a key role in its future growth plans which will be both national and international.
Salary: Up to £120,000 plus equity
Location: Oxfordshire
The role will be challenging, requiring a qualified accountant equally at home in the detail as he/she is dealing with Investors/Advisors. The right candidate will relish this opportunity to be the right hand man/woman to the CEO and will be seeking a high profile, highly accountable opportunity.
Candidates will have senior level experience, preferably in a growth business and must come from a product background, with experience of manufacturing, distribution and logistics. Experience of working on an international basis will also be beneficial and previous exposure to investors/banks will be strongly advantageous.
The ideal candidate must be prepared to roll their sleeves up and get involved in the detailed financial issues of the company, as well as working with the CEO on strategy and should be motivated by an exit driven environment. Please note that the business is currently located in Surrey but will be relocating to Oxfordshire early 2013.
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Finance and Operations Director ref: JARC
Our client is a specialist distribution business turning over in excess of £10m. They are now looking to source the exciting newly created role of Finance and Operations Director.
Salary: Up to £90,000 plus benefits
Location: West Sussex
This is a truly commercial role with real business input. The right candidate will have a strong operational background in a distribution business and will be very comfortable in this sector, ideally having gained experience working closely with Product Managers to negotiate pricing, evaluating margins and managing stock levels for products sourced on an international basis. They will also have experience of being the stand alone Finance Director of a similar sized organisation. The role will be truly operational encompassing as it does responsibility across IT, HR, Transport and Purchasing and will involve all matters relating to the Finance Function including liaison with banks, investors and other third parties linked to the business. Furthermore the role is very hands on whilst also requiring strategic input into the long term growth and expansion of the business. The role will report directly to the CEO. Please send full salary and notice period details when applying for the role.
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Finance and Operations Director ref: JARR
Our client is a cutting edge multi channel niche retailer with a well known brand and market presence.
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 plus equity upside
Location: London
The business is based in central London and has around 25 shops and concessions around the UK. The turnover is currently circa £15m but the business is expanding continually and is growing significantly each year. This role sits along side the CEO and is a Board position with absolute responsibility for Finance but in addition oversees IT, Property and Company Secretarial duties. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record within a multi channel retail environment and will be able to add value at a strategic level as well as be willing and able to be immersed in the detail of the running of the business. Banking skills and stakeholder exposure are also key to the successful fulfilment of this role. We are looking for a charismatic Finance Director who has a strong operational background in the sector and who can be really passionate about this brand and the opportunity that getting involved with the brand offers. This is a very hands on role. It is highly visible and extremely exciting as well as challenging. The management team is first class with a wealth of experience and creativity as well as being very entrepreneurial. This would be a great opportunity for a Finance professional with passion, energy and flair.
Interested candidates should send their CV along with details of current remuneration package and notice period .
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CFO ref: ROGH
Our client is a £5m EBITA private equity backed services business with approximately 600 staff across England & Wales. A Finance Director position has become available to join a strong team in implementing a growth strategy.
Salary: Up to £115,000
Location: Hertfordshire/Essex border
The role will be challenging, requiring a qualified accountant able to handle multiple projects, as well as interfacing with investors and bank funders. The business already has a robust Finance team that can be further developed. The right candidate will relish this opportunity to be the right hand man/woman to the CEO, and will be seeking a high profile, highly accountable opportunity.
Candidates could come from a variety of backgrounds, but experience of dealing with government contracts will be of particular relevance, as well as a background in business services and consumer. In addition, experience of evaluating and implementing acquisitions and experience of strong cost control will also be advantageous.
The ideal candidate will have worked in a growth company and must be prepared to get involved in the detailed financial issues of the company, as well as working with the CEO on strategy. A blue chip background coupled with hands on skills gained in a smaller entrepreneurial environment would be beneficial.
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Finance Director ref: RDCA
Our client is an entrepreneurial digital media business that is now looking to recruit a Finance Director to join their highly driven management team.
Salary: £75,000 - £90,000
Location: London
You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of top quality financial and management information to the board whilst also being heavily involved in developing and executing the broader commercial strategy. It is likely you will have had previous experience of working in a fast-paced privately owned business and you will be looking to join a company where there is significant opportunity to make your mark both operationally and commercially.
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CFO ref: JAEX
Our client is a cutting edge technology business in a relatively new yet rapidly growing market. Their products are predicted to have multiple applications in international markets over the coming years.
Salary: circa £110k plus upside
Location: Essex
Due to anticipated growth the business is seeking to hire a CFO to work closely with the Executive Chairman and the Head of Product Development to help guide the business forward and realize a successful exit.
This role is key to the strategic development of the business and will involve liaison with the private equity investors as well as all other third party relationships. There will be significant Merger and Acquisition activity and the ideal candidate will have some Corporate finance experience as well as previous private equity exposure. This role oversees all finance activity of the business and as the organization grows it is essential that the systems, processes and controls are appropriate for an international growing organization.
This role also oversees Company Secretarial and legal duties and the ideal candidate will also be experienced with treasury and tax structuring.
This is a visible, demanding and challenging “stand alone” role and only candidates who have already held a “stand alone” Finance Director or CFO role should apply.
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Finance Director ref: RDSH
Our client is an entrepreneurial digital media business that is now looking to recruit a Finance Director to join their highly driven management team. The business is privately owned and has the funding in place to embark upon its next phase of growth both organically and by acquisition.
Salary: Up to £100,000 plus equity
Location: Buckinghamshire
As Finance Director you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of top quality financial and management information to the board whilst also being heavily involved in developing and executing the broader commercial strategy. It is likely you will have had previous experience of working in a fast-paced privately owned business and you will be looking to join a company where there is significant opportunity to make your mark both operationally and commercially.
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Finance and Operations Director ref: JACW
My client is a rapidly growing SME in the B2B and B2C service sector.
Salary: £60 - £80K plus equity
Location: Crewe
The business has recently received private equity funding and as a result of the predicted growth is now looking to recruit a Finance Director with a broad commercial skill base. The ideal candidate will be able to roll up their sleeves and get immersed into the detail of all financial aspects of the business, as well as be capable of adding value at Board level and helping set the strategic goals of the organization. This role is a highly commercial role and will also be responsible for some commercial and operational activities. In addition, this role will be the prime focal point for the banks, investors and other external parties such as auditors and lawyers. The ideal candidate should have previous experience of being an FD within a stand alone business and should be excited by the prospect and challenges associated with joining a private equity backed growing organization.
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CFO ref: JAEE
Our client is an exciting multi-national company operating in the media sector. With a turnover of circa £65million, they are market leaders and work with an exclusively blue chip and international client base.
Salary: Circa £120k plus performance related bonus
Location: Central London
The business provides a critical business/leisure service and operates in a truly dynamic space, innovating and benefiting from a constant evolution in technology.
As part of its ongoing growth plans, our client now seeks to appoint a new CFO. The role is a true business partner to the CEO and the successful individual will be expected to contribute across the business at both an operational and strategic level through what are very demanding and exciting times.
Ideal candidates will have worked in an international operation and will have had exposure to a business where Intellectual Property is key. They will also have had previous experience of working closely with shareholders/investors and will be comfortable managing all banking relationships. Some corporate finance experience would also be of benefit as there is likely to be a degree of M and A activity. Some exposure to contract pricing/costings within a service industry would also be ideal.
Crucially, candidates must be seeking a truly commercially focused role and have the drive, business aptitude and vision to deliver.
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CFO ref: RORN
This cutting edge international business in the hi-tech manufacturing sector seeks a commercial finance director to help take the business to the next level
Salary: Up to £120k + equity
Location: Oxfordshire
The business is poised to grow rapidly over the next few years and the FD will play a crucial role in this substantial growth and the eventual shareholder exit of the business. The FD must be prepared to roll their sleeves up and get involved in the detailed financial issues of the company, as well as working with the CEO on strategy.
The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background, international experience, will have dealt with banks and investors and will have strong interpersonal and communication skills together with a pragmatic and entrepreneurial approach suitable for a growing business. A blue chip background coupled with hands on skills gained in a smaller entrepreneurial environment would be beneficial.
Interested candidates should send their CV together with salary and notice period details to the above email address.
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Finance Director ref: ROYS
Our client is a privately owned IT services provider with an international client base. The close knit management team are highly skilled and commercial and are seeking a like-minded Finance Director to join the business to play a key role in the future growth plans.
Salary: Up to £120,000
Location: London
The role will be challenging, requiring a qualified accountant equally at home in the detail as he/she is dealing with investors/advisors.
Ideal candidates could come from a range of backgrounds but experience from within a business/professional services/IT environment will be particularly interesting. Previous experience of working with investors/fundraising will be important. Crucially candidates must possess the ambition and creditability to play a key role across an organisation, liaising and influencing across all levels and disciplines.
Interested candidates should send their CVs with salary and notice period details when applying for the role.
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Finance Director ref: RDIT
Our client is a venture capital backed software business with an international client base. The close knit management team are highly skilled and commercial and are seeking a like-minded Finance Director to join the business to play a key role in the future growth plans.
Salary: Up to £80,000 plus potential equity
Location: London
The role will be challenging, requiring a qualified accountant equally at home in the detail as he/she is dealing with investors/advisors.
Ideal candidates could come from a range of backgrounds but experience from within a software/technology environment will be particularly interesting. Crucially candidates must possess the ambition and credibility to play a key role across an organisation, liaising and influencing across all levels and disciplines.
Interested candidates should send their CVs with salary and notice period details when applying for the role.
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Finance Director ref: RNNHC
Our client, a fast growing PE backed consultancy/ FM business is now seeking a new Finance Director with previous experience of working in an entrepreneurial, ideally PE backed business.
Salary: £80 - £100k + benefits + possible Equity
Location: Northern Home Counties
You will be responsible for group finance, operations and group IT and you will also be responsible for a finance team of 9. The successful candidate, in addition to finance duties, will also have a wider operational role in the business supporting members of the executive team to execute a range of corporate objectives. It is likely you will have had previous M&A experience as this is a ‘buy and build’ opportunity where you will be heavily involved in acquisition target analysis and business case preparation. Previous experience working in a ‘people’ business with a focus on billing for time would be advantageous, i.e. consultancy, facilities management, professional services. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting business with considerable growth opportunities working as an integral member of a dynamic management team.
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Finance Director ref: RDRN
Our client is an international PR company that has enjoyed significant growth over the past two years and is now looking to recruit a Finance Director to drive the financial processes for its UK and European offices/ locations.
Salary: £105,000 + benefits and bonus
Location: London
Finance is at the core of the business and thus the role has real profile and accountability. You will be responsible for all financial functions including accounting, budgeting and forecasting and tax and financial reports, and you will have had significant experience leading finance teams including restructuring and recruitment. This is a highly visible role requiring active participation in strategic/ tactical discussions with MDs, VPs and key members of the senior management team. Previous experience of working in an agency setting preferred; PR, Advertising, Professional Services.