Finance Director / CFO in Liverpool

An ambitious, fast-growing IT services business near Merseyside is about to receive investment to accelerate its next phase of growth. With strong recurring revenues, a loyal customer base and a highly capable technical team, the business is embarking on a buy-and-build strategy.

They are now seeking a readily available Finance Director / CFO to partner with the founders and investors to professionalise the finance function, drive value creation and support an active acquisition programme.

The company requires a commercially minded Finance Director / CFO who can:

• Build robust financial infrastructure.
• Provide strategic insight to the Board.
• Lead M&A execution and integration.
• Support investor reporting and value creation.

Key Responsibilities Strategic & Board Leadership

• Act as a trusted partner to the founders and investors.
• Provide high-quality MI, forecasting and financial insight to support strategic decisions.
• Support long-term planning, valuation and exit readiness.

Financial Control & Infrastructure

• Design and implement scalable financial systems, controls and processes.
• Build a best-in-class finance function suitable for a growing group.
• Oversee budgeting, cashflow, working capital and performance reporting.

M&A

• Lead financial due diligence on acquisitions.
• Build acquisition models and investment cases.
• Manage funding structures, completion accounts and post-deal integration.
• Create consistent reporting and performance management across acquired businesses.

Investor & Stakeholder Management

• Own the relationship with investors on all financial matters.
• Deliver clear, credible reporting and covenant compliance.
• Support future fundraises or refinancing as required.

Successful candidate

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experienced in a Finance Director or senior finance role within a growing SME or PE-backed business.
• Comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment.
• Experienced in M&A, integrations or transaction support.
• Highly analytical but also pragmatic and commercially focused.

Experience in IT services, SaaS, MSPs or other recurring-revenue technology businesses would be highly advantageous, but not essential.

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