At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and drive business transformation in a high-growth real estate company.
- Company: Dynamic, private equity-backed real estate business near West London.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunity for significant career growth.
- Other info: Join a lean team and implement innovative systems to support rapid expansion.
- Why this job: Be the key player in a major business transformation and share in the success of a PE exit.
- Qualifications: ACA-qualified accountant with hands-on FD experience in SME or PE-backed environments.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Our client is a high-growth, private equity-backed Real Estate business. The role offers hybrid working, based near West London. Operating in a dynamic SME environment, the business is embarking on a buy-and-build strategy with a number of further acquisitions in the pipeline. As they scale toward an eventual PE exit over the next few years, they are looking for a high-calibre, hands-on FD to take full ownership of the function, bring rigour and structure, and drive the modernisation of the business.
You will have total responsibility for all financial matters. This is a highly operational role where you will be tasked with transforming the function, moving away from legacy, manual Excel processes and implementing lean, automated systems and ERP tools to support a scalable platform.
Key Responsibilities:- Act as the key finance business partner to the CEO, Chair, and the private equity investors.
- Lead, mentor, and professionalise a lean finance team to support the expansion.
- Manage all financial reporting, Management Accounting, tax, covenant management, and cash flow forecasting.
- Take a lead role in M&A execution, post-acquisition integration, and developing robust financial models.
- Manage banking relationships and deliver rigorous PE-facing reporting.
- A highly ambitious, technically sound, ACA-trained qualified accountant.
- Proven experience operating as a hands-on Financial Director within an SME or PE-backed environment.
- A track record of driving change, implementing systems/automation, and scaling a business.
- M&A and integration experience is desirable.
- Experience within property, operational real estate, hospitality/leisure, facilities management or other asset-backed businesses.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a definitive number one role, lead a major business transformation, and directly share in the success of a PE exit. Please apply for further details or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.
Financial Director | PE Backed in London employer: Goodman Masson
Join a high-growth, private equity-backed Real Estate business located near West London, where you will have the opportunity to lead transformative financial initiatives in a dynamic SME environment. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture that encourages innovation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the company while enjoying the benefits of hybrid working and a collaborative team atmosphere. This is not just a job; it's a chance to make a significant impact and share in the success of a PE exit.
