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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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Group Finance Director in City of London employer: Cedar
Join a dynamic London-based organisation that values innovation and collaboration, offering a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to continuous training and growth opportunities while working on prestigious M&E projects. The supportive work culture encourages teamwork and creativity, making it an excellent place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
