VP Finance

Overview

VP Finance (No1) – PE backed high-growth tech, London. IH12357. A fast-scaling, Private Equity-backed technology company is seeking a commercially astute Vice President of Finance to join as the first in-house finance hire. Recently funded and with significant capital available for MandA, the business is entering its next phase of rapid growth and consolidation. Founded two years ago, the company has achieved $50m in ARR and completed six strategic acquisitions. With an ambitious target to scale to $300m+ ARR over the next 3–5 years, they are embarking on a dynamic buy-and-build journey across Europe and North America. This is a pivotal leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO and acting as a key partner to the executive team and Board. The incoming VP Finance will own all aspects of finance, help shape strategic direction, and play a central role in building the operational backbone needed to scale.Responsibilities

Strategic Finance Leadership: Serve as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, providing insight and challenge across strategic planning, commercial decision-making and capital allocation.Team Build-Out: Establish and scale the internal finance function from scratch. Hire and develop a high-performing finance team capable of supporting growth through scale.MandA Execution: Lead financial due diligence, deal execution and post-deal integration across a growing pipeline of acquisitions. Work closely with the PE sponsor and external advisors.Reporting and Controls: Develop robust financial systems, reporting processes, KPIs and board-level dashboards to support real-time decision-making.Operational Finance: Own budgeting, forecasting, cash management and long-range planning. Implement scalable systems and controls suitable for a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction group.Investor Relations: Manage the relationship with the Private Equity sponsor, ensuring clear and consistent reporting, transparency and strategic alignment.Qualifications

Experienced senior finance professional (likely ACA/CIMA qualified) with a strong track record in high-growth, private equity or venture-backed tech businesses.Proven exposure to MandA, ideally within a buy-and-build environment – comfortable owning the full deal cycle from modelling to integration.Operated at VP / No.1 level in a scaling business – comfortable being both strategic and hands-on.Strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking and the ability to challenge and influence at C-suite and board level.Experience implementing finance systems and building finance infrastructure from an early stage.Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; resilient, energetic, and ..... full job details .....