Director – Finance M&A

Company: Sancus Day
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Location: London
Job Description:

We are working with a leading global consultancy to identify a Director to initially join the team before taking over and leading the Finance M&A practice. The opportunity has a clear path to Partner and they are looking for someone that has the desire and passion to make the step up.

You will own the end-to-end finance value story: from pre-deal diligence (finance capability due diligence) through to post-close transformation. This will include: finance operating model design, FP&A and performance management uplift, shared services/GBS optimisation, ERP-enabled change, finance cost reduction, and AI-enabled finance transformation. You will be the trusted advisor to CFOs, CEOs and PE sponsors across PE backed organisations and global corporations.

Responsibilities –

  • Establish yourself as a recognised leader in Finance Capability Due Diligence and Value Creation both internally and externally
  • Build a sustainable pipeline of Private Equity and corporate opportunities across Deals, CFO Advisory, and Value Creation
  • Deliver high-quality client outcomes with measurable value creation (cost savings, speed-to-close, improved FP&A, stronger controls)
  • Develop and scale the Finance Value Creation team and create a standout “diligence to implementation” proposition that consistently converts Due Diligence findings into post-deal transformation work

Experience needed

  • 12+ years in consulting, private equity, or senior finance leadership
  • Deep expertise across finance operating models, transformation, FP&A, MI/KPI frameworks, shared services/GBS, finance process optimisation, controls & governance, ERP programmes, finance cost reduction, transaction support, integration/separation, and finance data & analytics
  • Proven experience supporting Private Equity-backed businesses, understanding deal processes and the role of finance throughout the investment lifecycle
  • A track record of managing senior relationships (CFO, CEO, PE stakeholders) and driving business development in a fast-paced environment
  • Commercially astute, growth-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about developing talent and building market-leading propositions

Posted: August 22nd, 2026