Finance Director of Planning & Performance

Group Finance Director Group Finance Director We are partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed services organisation to appoint a Group Finance Director. This is a pivotal, value-creation leadership role rather than a traditional reporting-led finance position. The successful candidate will play a central part in driving commercial, operational, and strategic performance, while engaging directly with the Board and investors. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused appointment suited to an individual who thrives in PE-backed, fast-paced, transformative environments with ongoing M&A and an exit event on the horizon. This appointment is centred on value creation, financial leadership, and investor confidence. The Group Finance Director will focus on:* Driving commercial outcomes and enterprise value* Strong cash, covenant, and banking management* Delivering buy-and-build M&A activity* Leading integration and transformation programmes* Lead the finance function through a period of significant growth, M&A, and value creation.* Operate as a strategic partner to the CEO, Board, and private equity investors.* Drive cash management, liquidity, covenant compliance, and banking relationships.* Lead the execution and integration of acquisitions within a buy-and-build strategy.* Oversee finance transformation, including ERP, BI, and reporting enhancements.* Provide high-quality Board and investor reporting, insight, and challenge.* Build a scalable finance team suited to a high-growth, PE-backed environment. Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).* Proven experience as CFO or Finance Director within a **PE-backed or investor-led organisation.* Hands-on experience delivering an exit or major investment milestone.* Strong track record in cash management, banking**, and covenant** oversight.* Demonstrable success delivering **finance systems / ERP / BI transformation**.*…