At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and drive transformation in a high-growth hospitality business.
- Company: Dynamic, private equity-backed SME in the hospitality sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus package, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead a lean finance team and implement innovative systems.
- Why this job: Join a pivotal role in a transformative journey towards a successful PE exit.
- Qualifications: ACA-qualified accountant with hands-on FD experience in SME or PE environments.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 85000 £ per year.
Our client is a high‑growth, private equity‑backed hospitality business. The role offers hybrid working 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.
- 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.
Financial Director | PE Backed SME in London employer: Goodman Masson
Join a high-growth, private equity-backed hospitality business in West London, where you will play a pivotal role in transforming the finance function and driving operational excellence. With a strong emphasis on employee development, a collaborative work culture, and the opportunity to lead a lean finance team, this position offers not only competitive remuneration but also the chance to directly influence the company's success as it embarks on an exciting buy-and-build strategy. Embrace the unique advantages of hybrid working while contributing to a dynamic SME environment poised for significant growth.
