Goodman Masson
Finance Director | PE Backed

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Financial Director | London | PE Backed Operational Real Estate | £90,000 to £120,000 + Bonus & Package
Our client is a high-growth, private equity-backed Operational Real Estate business. The role offers hybrid working, based near West London. The business is open to those stepping up into their first finance director role, or someone already operating at this level.
About the Role
Operating in a dynamic SME environment, the business is embarking on a buy-and-build strategy with a number of further acquisitions in the pipeline. As they scale toward a PE exit over the next few years, they are looking for a high-calibre, commercial Finance Director to take full ownership of the function, drive commercial performance, and lead on the modernisation of the business/finance function.
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Key Responsibilities
- Act as the key finance business partner to the CEO, Chair, and the private equity investors.
- Lead, mentor, and professionalise a lean finance team to support the expansion.
- Manage all financial reporting, Management Accounting, tax, covenant management, and cash flow forecasting.
- Manage banking relationships and deliver rigorous PE-facing reporting.
What We Are Looking For
- A highly ambitious, technically sound, ACA-trained qualified accountant.
- Proven experience operating as a hands-on Financial Director within an SME or PE-backed environment.
- A track record of driving change, implementing systems/automation, and scaling a business.
- M&A and integration experience is desirable.
- Experience within property, operational real estate, hospitality/leisure, facilities management, or other asset-backed businesses.


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Financial Director | London | PE Backed Operational Real Estate | £90,000 to £120,000 + Bonus & Package
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