Divisional Finance Director
hace 15 días
Southampton
Eton Bridge Partners is supporting a private equity-backed business services group in the appointment of a Finance Director for one of its operating companies. Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Group CFO, this role will play a key part in driving the next phase of growth. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence business strategy, improve operational performance and support acquisition activity within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This is a highly visible role suited to a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys working closely with operational stakeholders and contributing beyond the boundaries of finance. Key Responsibilities: • Partner the Managing Director to drive business performance and strategic decision-making., • Provide commercial insight and challenge to support growth and profitability., • Lead and develop the finance team., • Own budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes., • Drive improvements in reporting, visibility and decision-support information., • Support acquisition activity and integration of acquired businesses., • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies and business performance., • Lead strategic projects, transformation initiatives and process improvement programmes., • Act as a key member of the leadership team, helping shape the direction of the business., • Ensure robust financial controls, governance and risk management frameworks remain in place. Candidate Profile: • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)., • Strong commercial acumen and an ability to influence stakeholders across the business., • Broad finance leadership experience covering business partnering, planning, performance management and financial control., • Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment and leading through change., • Experience within a private equity-backed, acquisitive or high-growth business would be advantageous., • Exposure to M&A, business integration or transformation projects is desirable., • Ambitious, pragmatic and capable of operating as a trusted adviser to senior leadership., • Facilities management experience is not essential but would be preferred. Job ID: 105097 Disclaimer: Eton Bridge Partners receives extensive applications to advertised opportunities, and as much as we endeavour to respond promptly to each application we would advise that if you have not received communication within 10 working days consider your application unsuccessful at this time. We are dedicated to ensuring compliance with Data Protection Laws. For detailed information on how we collect, protect, and use your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy on the Eton Bridge Partners website. If at any point you no longer want us to hold your data, please inform us accordingly. #J-18808-Ljbffr