Eton Bridge Partners has been retained by a private equity backed multi-site health & social care business based in Birmingham to appoint a Group Finance Director. Reporting to the CFO, this is an exciting stage to join the business. You will add significant value to the finance function with a particular focus on improving reporting, controls, cash management and enhancing the 13-week cash flow forecasting process while playing an instrumental role in preparing the business for a future exit over the next 2-3 years. You will also work closely with the Board and private equity investors, providing significant exposure to key strategic and commercial decision-making. The ideal candidate would be experienced in leading and developing a finance team, and be invested in the use of AI tools within the finance function.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead all financial reporting activities including management accounts, statutory accounts, group consolidation and audit delivery.
- Manage and develop a finance team fostering a high-performance culture and strong succession planning.
- Ensure a best-in-class financial control framework is embedded, strengthening compliance and mitigating risk.
- Provide commercial and strategic finance support to the business, including cash flow forecasting, covenant reporting, and performance analysis.
- Drive process reporting improvements to support value creation initiatives.
- Partnering with the CFO, Board, lenders, auditors, and investors on strategic priorities.
Candidate Profile:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Experience working in a multi-site business.
- Experience operating in a high-growth and/or private equity-backed environment.
- Technology literate and comfortable using AI tools.
- Able to build credibility with non-finance stakeholders.
Location/Flexible Working
Our client’s offices are located in Birmingham with the expectation of working on-site 3+ days per week.
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