Finance Director / CFO

Finance Director PE-Backed Buy and Build PlatformWe are exclusively recruiting a Finance Director/CFO for a PE backed SME which is embarking on an ambitious Buy and Build growth strategy.This is a rare "Day 1" opportunity for an ambitious Finance Director to help build and shape a PE-backed platform from the ground up. Working closely with the CEO and PE investors, you will play a pivotal role in transforming a standalone trading business into a professionalised, multi-entity group capable of delivering 2-3 acquisitions per year.This role offers genuine strategic influence, significant career upside, and highly attractive equity participation.The OpportunityLead and develop the finance function to support a scalable, multi-entity businessImprove controls, reporting processes, and month-end timelinesDeliver board-quality reporting, KPI dashboards, and commercial insightDrive financial accountability across operational teams and improve margin visibilityEnhance cash flow forecasting, working capital performance, and debtor managementOptimise capex and fleet funding strategiesSupport acquisitions including due diligence, QoE analysis, and post-deal integrationPackageCompetitive base, performance bonus, highly attractive equity packageThis is an exceptional opportunity to join a business at the very beginning of its PE journey and play a key role in creating significant value over the investment cycle. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.We are happy to provide ..... full job details .....