Interim FD (Large-cap PE)
Posted Today by Camino Search
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Finance Director at a high-growth, private equity-backed professional services firm involves leading financial strategy and operations during a significant transformation. The position requires collaboration with the CFO, FP&A Director, and PE investors to drive financial performance and operational change. This is a critical opportunity to shape the future of the business while building a high-performing finance team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in finance leadership within a professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead financial strategy and operations to support rapid growth and profitability.
- Implement robust financial controls, processes, and reporting frameworks to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Drive performance improvement initiatives, including cost optimization and working capital management.
- Partner with senior leadership and PE stakeholders to deliver value creation plans and support future exit strategies.
- Build and develop a high-performing finance team aligned with business objectives.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Finance Director or senior finance leader within a professional services or people-centric business.
- Strong track record of delivering change and turnaround in a fast-paced, complex environment.
- Exposure to private equity-backed businesses and understanding of investor requirements.
- Commercially astute, with the ability to influence at board level and drive strategic decision-making.
- Hands-on, resilient, and comfortable operating in a transformational setting.
- Qualified - practice trained is preferred.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Camino Search are partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed professional services firm embarking on a significant transformation journey. With ambitious plans to scale and enhance operational efficiency, this is a pivotal moment to join a dynamic leadership team and shape the future of the business.
The Opportunity
As Finance Director, you will play a critical role in driving financial performance, delivering operational change, and supporting strategic initiatives. Reporting directly to the CFO and FP&A Director, and working closely with the PE investors, you will lead the finance function through a period of turnaround and transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead financial strategy and operations to support rapid growth and profitability.
- Implement robust financial controls, processes, and reporting frameworks to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Drive performance improvement initiatives, including cost optimization and working capital management.
- Partner with senior leadership and PE stakeholders to deliver value creation plans and support future exit strategies.
- Build and develop a high-performing finance team aligned with business objectives.
About You:
- Proven experience as a Finance Director or senior finance leader within a professional services or people-centric business.
- Strong track record of delivering change and turnaround in a fast-paced, complex environment.
- Exposure to private equity-backed businesses and understanding of investor requirements.
- Commercially astute, with the ability to influence at board level and drive strategic decision-making.
- Hands-on, resilient, and comfortable operating in a transformational setting.
- Qualified - practice trained is preferred