Finance Director, Nurseries, Hertfordshire, Hybrid, 80k-85k FTE This is a part-time role, 3 days per week (Friday is a must) I'm looking for a Finance Director for a childcare role to lead a small team, focusing on establishing streamlined systems and processes within the finance department. This pivotal role ensures fiscal integrity, strategic decision making and efficient resource allocation to support the nurturing and development of children. The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee various financial aspects of the business and drive the Company's financial strategy and acquisition portfolio, liaising with the board and wider Company. Responsibilities : Analyse businesses and opportunities to assist the company in executing successful acquisitions. Create and manage financial and valuation models to inform action for investments. Conduct pre-diligence evaluation, including performing preliminary financial analysis, evaluating strategic and cultural fit. Develop financial models for acquisition targets to inform the valuation range and craft proposed deal terms (including the development of the term sheets/LOIs) in conjunction with our property consultant. Partner with the Co-Managing Directors to measure performance of acquired companies (e.g., actual results versus business case, pro-forma income stream, and...