Stanton House is partnering witha dynamic Edtech to appoint an Interim Group Finance Director (number 1 role) on a circa 6-month basis (potential for temp to perm). With a revenue of circa £20 million, the business is backed by Private Equity and is poised for significant growth and transformation. The board seeks an experienced FD to join the team and drive financial strategy and operations during this pivotal period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Provide strategic financial guidance to the executive team and the board.
- Manage financial reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Lead a finance team of five, ensuring efficient financial operations and controls.
- Support M&A activities and liaise with private equity stakeholders.
- Conduct financial analysis and modelling to support business decisions.
- Collaborate with other departments to drive business performance and achieve company goals.
- Potentially lead on a sale side transaction
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Finance Director / FC in a private equity-backed company.
- Experience working in a technology business, ideally with revenue under £20 million.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Must be hands-on with running a finance team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Available ideally before the end of July.
Working Arrangements:
- The role requires the candidate to be based in our Bristol office for at least 3 days a week.
- Outside IR35 paying up to £800pd
If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply. Unfortunately given the number of applications, we may be unable to provide feedback to all unsuccessful parties.