Overview

Finance Director opportunity for a fast-paced, high-growth PE-backed group scaling quickly. Our client is a leading services business providing critical support to UK industry. Following investment, the organisation is growing through acquisition and organic expansion, with an expectation to double in size in the next 5 years. An ambitious Finance Leader is sought to drive growth and performance in the largest market.

Location note: the role is based in Glasgow with travel to other bases in the UK expected to be around 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 20+ people and manage a business of approximately £150m, operating in environments of similar scale and complexity.
• Partner with operational directors, providing challenge to drive value from overheads and improve margin on the bottom line through effective organisational structure.
• Develop the capability to influence and anticipate issues in a complex operating environment; identify risks early and react proactively to problems.
• Act as a true business partner to the divisional managing director, understanding cash flow from contracts to the balance sheet and how it moves through the organisation.
• Shape, develop and grow the finance function to support future growth, identifying where change is required to support the evolving organisation.
• Maintain high visibility as a leader in a changing, fast-paced business with a national footprint.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Technically strong and commercially driven with experience across multiple commercial environments and high-pressure, fast-paced settings.
• Proven track record in leading finance teams and partnering with senior operational leadership.
• Experience in organisations of similar scale (£150m+) and complexity.

Compensation & Benefits

Excellent financial package inclusive of LTIP is available.

Application

For a confidential conversation please apply or contact Louise Gibson for further details.

Job Details

• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Engineering Services, Civil Engineering, and Construction
• Employment type: Contract
• Seniority level: Director