Equifind
Head of Finance
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Head of Finance – Scaling Private Equity-Backed Business
Equifind is exclusively working with a fast-growing, private equity-backed business as they look to appoint a Head of Finance to lead their finance function through the next stage of growth. This is a high-impact role for a commercially minded finance leader who wants genuine ownership and a clear path to progress as the business scales.
The Role:
As Head of Finance, you'll take ownership of the finance function day-to-day, partnering closely with the Managing Director and wider leadership team to support strategic decision-making, drive commercial performance, and build out financial infrastructure fit for a scaling business. You'll play a key role in board and investor reporting and will be central to shaping the finance team as the business grows.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day running of the finance function, including management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting
- Own board and investor reporting, working closely with PE stakeholders
- Drive financial planning and analysis to support strategic and commercial decisions
- Strengthen financial controls, systems, and processes to support scale
- Support cash flow management and working capital optimisation
- Partner with department heads across the business as a trusted commercial advisor
- Build, mentor, and develop the finance team as headcount grows
- Support M&A activity, due diligence, and integration where relevant
About You:
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- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment; PE-backed experience highly advantageous
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at senior/board level
- Track record of building or scaling finance processes and systems
- Comfortable operating hands-on while also thinking strategically
- Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with investors and stakeholders
What's on Offer
- Strong base salary plus performance-related bonus
- Significant scope for progression as the business and finance function scale
- Exposure to board-level strategy and PE investor relations
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