Job Description
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Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with a PE-backed, international Buy and Build Financial Services business in the search for an experienced Finance Director to work closely alongside the Group CFO and wider leadership team. This is a high-impact leadership role within a business that has delivered consistent organic and acquisitive growth and continues to pursue an ambitious expansion strategy. With a future exit event on the horizon, the successful candidate will play a key role in helping prepare the business for its next phase of ownership and value creation.
n Reporting to the Group CFO, the Finance Director will provide leadership across group reporting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls. They will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial information and insight to support strategic decision-making, whilst ensuring robust governance and reporting across the business.
n The successful candidate will lead the external audit process and auditor relationship, ensuring the timely delivery of accurate financial reporting. They will also play a key role in supporting the group's buy-and-build strategy, helping evaluate acquisition opportunities, oversee integration activity, and develop a scalable finance function capable of supporting continued growth. As the business moves towards a future exit, the Finance Director will work closely with the CFO, leadership team, and investors to enhance reporting, strengthen controls, support transaction readiness, and help maximise value through a successful exit process.
n This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-growth, PE-backed business and contribute directly to its value creation agenda, acquisition strategy, and future exit event, with participation in equity or exit-related incentives available.
The Ideal Candidate
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- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent), ideally chartered
- Proven experience as a Finance Director or Head of Finance, or an ambitious senior FP&A leader ready to take the next step into a broader leadership role within wealth management, financial services, professional services, insurance, asset management, fintech, or other acquisitive, private equity-backed businesses
- Demonstrable track record of supporting a buy-and-build strategy, including acquisitions, integration, and value creation initiatives
- Experience managing external audits and auditor relationships
- Strategic and commercially minded, whilst maintaining strong attention to detail
- Proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing finance teams
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence at senior levels, including investors and lenders
- A hands-on, resilient, and adaptable leadership style, comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
- Willingness to undertake regular weekly travel (c days) to the Channel Islands to support business operations and stakeholder engagement.
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Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
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