Job Description

This exciting opportunity as the first full time Finance Director of a sub 10m T/O SME based in South Leicestershire requires a qualified individual with hands on SME experience and some buy side M&A skills. Advantageous would be knowledge of the technical contract and services sector in the UK.

• Own the end-to-end finance function, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Partner with the CEO and PE investors to deliver strategic financial insight and value creation.
• Lead financial planning and analysis to support growth initiatives and M&A activity.
• Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and governance across the business
• Manage relationships with external adviser's, auditors, and banks
• Build and develop a fit-for-purpose finance team as the business scales
• Support commercial decision-making through data-driven analysis and scenario modelling
• Oversee tax, treasury, and statutory reporting requirements

Involvement in a buy and build.Opportunity to lead a PE backed exit
A successful applicant for this role must have:

• Formal accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent)
• Experience as a Number 1 Finance Director or a Head of Finance reporting to a CFO.
• Exposure to buy-side M&A or corporate finance activity is required.
• Experience of operating in a sub 10m T/O SME business is required.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset, a progressive career trajectory with ambition to grow into a PE-experienced leader.
• Background in technical /engineering offsite contracting services advantageous
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at board level.
• Hands on attitude combined with broader commercial and strategic abilities.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The kudos, energy and personality traits required to engender confidence from the Board, external investors and business adviser's.

This is a well-established and profitable SME organisation operating within a high growth market segment providing technical/engineering support services for off-site operations. Following recent PE investment they will continue to grow organically and with bolt on acquisitions with the intention of an exit within a three year timescale.
Based in South Leicestershire, easily commutable from Leicester, Coventry, and Northampton

• Salary: 100,000-120,000
• Equity participation and buy-in option available

This role offers a unique chance to step into the private equity world, take ownership of a finance function, and play a pivotal role in a high-growth journey.If you qualify with the stated criteria and you're ready to accelerate your career and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Skills Required