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Group Finance Director, PE Backed Construction, London, £150-200k + benefits


Lead the finance function of a growing digital infrastructure construction business as it enters its next phase of private equity-backed expansion. With recent investment secured and ambitious plans to expand across Europe, our client is looking for a Group FD to help turn its growth strategy into a financially robust, scalable business.


Operating in digital infrastructure, the group serves a market supported by long-term demand for connectivity and capacity. As the business works towards roughly doubling in size, finance will play a central role in managing complexity, protecting cash and giving the board and investors the insight they need to make confident decisions.


This is a broad leadership role combining hands-on ownership of group finance with meaningful exposure to the board and private equity investors. You will inherit a function with the opportunity to develop the team, strengthen reporting and shape the infrastructure supporting European growth.


Key responsibilities


Lead & develop group finance
*Take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the group finance function
*Develop the team’s capability, establish clear accountability and build a scaelable function
*Oversee timely, accurate monthly management accounts, consolidation and group reporting
*Strengthen financial processes, controls and reporting as the group grows in scale and complexity


Own construction accounting & project performance
*Lead the groups construction accounting, ensuring robust treatment of CVR, WIP, revenue and project margins
*Partner with commercial and operational teams to challenge forecasts, cost assumptions, risks and opportunities
*Provide clear visibility of contract performance, highlighting emerging issues and supporting timely corrective action
*Improve the quality and consistency of project reporting so that financial decisions reflect the commercial position


Drive planning, cash & decision-making
*Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, connecting growth ambitions with operational delivery and funding requirements
*Own cash-flow visibility and forecasting, with a focus on working capital
*Deliver reporting and analysis that explain performance, identify risks and support decisions across the business.
*Trusted partner to the board and investors, presenting results, challenging assumptions and making recommendations


Support European expansion
*Lead on establishing new companies as they expand in additional European markets
*Bring new entities into the group’s reporting, control and governance framework
*Coordinate with external advisers on local accounting, tax and statutory requirements


Essentials
*Qualified accountant with experience in a senior finance role
*Strong construction accounting expertise, including CVR, WIP, project margins
*Ability to lead and develop a finance team whilst remaining hands-on with financial performance and controls
*The credibility and communication skills to work effectively with the board and investors
*Experience in a multi-entity business, including establishing new companies or supporting international expansion
*Strong technical judgement, commercial curiosity and the confidence to challenge
*Approachable leadership style, able to build relationships and communicate clearly
*Private equity experience would be advantageous