Full job descriptionFinance Director - Private Equity / Professional Services£125,000 - £150,000 + Benefits
Swindon / Surrounding Areas
An exciting opportunity for a commercially driven Finance Director to join a successful, private equity backed business at an important stage of its growth journey.
Operating within professional services the business has built a strong platform, a scalable operating model and a highly data-led culture. With ambitious growth plans, an experienced leadership team and a collaborative working environment, this is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role with genuine influence.
For the right individual, this offers more than simply leading a finance function. It is a chance to become a key member of the leadership team, shape commercial strategy and play a meaningful role in driving growth and long-term value creation.
Why Join?*A genuine opportunity to influence strategy and business performance
*High visibility role working closely with senior leadership and investors
*Opportunity to help shape the next phase of growth in a scalable business
*A collaborative, high-performing culture where ideas and challenge are welcomed
*A broad role combining commercial finance, strategy, stakeholder management and operational influence
*Strong working environment with an ambitious but supportive leadership team
The RoleWorking closely with the senior leadership team and investors, the Finance Director will lead the finance function whilst acting as a true commercial partner to the wider business.
Key responsibilities include:
*Partnering with leadership to drive commercial strategy and performance
*Leading and developing the finance function in a growth environment
*Supporting organic growth initiatives and long-term scalability
*Driving performance through reporting, KPIs and commercial insight
*Delivering forecasting, budgeting and financial planning
*Developing scalable processes, systems and controls
*Managing key stakeholder relationships including investors, lenders and advisors
*Using data and analytics to improve decision making and operational performance
The IndividualWe are seeking a commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys operating beyond finance and being embedded within the wider business.
You will bring:
*Experience within a private equity backed environment
*A background in professional services or a similar time and technology monetised sector
*A track record of driving organic growth within a scalable business model
*Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management capability
*Experience operating within a data-led, performance-focused environment
*A collaborative, hands-on approach with the ability to influence at senior level
*ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification preferred
This role would suit an ambitious Finance Director looking for a broad, commercially focused leadership role where they can influence direction, drive growth and play a visible part in the success of an ambitious business.