The ideal candidate will not only possess strong technical expertise but also the ability to identify areas for enhancement, implement effective solutions, and lead on critical financial initiatives. You will drive improvements, ensuring operational excellence, and supporting the broader business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting and Analysis:
• Review and enhance the current reporting structure to ensure relevance, clarity, and actionable insights.
• Streamline financial data to focus on key performance indicators and business-critical metrics.
• Pricing and Projects:
• Lead a pricing project in collaboration with external consultants, providing strategic oversight and actionable recommendations.
• Manage ad hoc projects such as international expansion initiatives (e.g., entry into overseas markets) and other business-critical analyses.
• Acquisition and Compliance:
• Address outstanding acquisition accounting matters, coordinating with investors and Deloitte to ensure compliance and alignment with financial standards.
• Strengthen financial controls, particularly around payments, Travel & expense policy, and other operational areas.
• Team Development and Support:
• Provide mentorship to junior members of the team, enhancing their skills and ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs.
• Offer strategic support to functional and commercial leads, addressing gaps and enabling more robust financial decision-making.
• Executive Collaboration:
• Partner with the CFO and CEO on strategic initiatives such as bonus and share plans for FY25.
• Present proposals and updates to the Remuneration Committee (Remco) and other senior stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Experience in working with private equity-backed organisations or during periods of significant organisational change.

• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally as a Finance Director or similar, with exposure to commercial finance, FP&A, and operational improvements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management capabilities, with a track record of engaging effectively across all levels of an organisation.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategic oversight and operational detail.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on delivering results under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with acquisition accounting and post-merger integration is highly desirable.
• Exceptional project management and problem-solving skills, with a focus on driving initiatives to successful outcomes.