Finance Director - PE‐Backed Managed Services Business

Finance Director – PE‐Backed Managed Services Business

Revenue: £180 million

Sector: Software & Hardware Managed Services

Location: Midlands (hybrid/site-based)

Role Type: Interim 6-9 months

Day Rate: £600-£900 per day Outside IR35

Ref: AF0037

About the Business:

Join a leading private‐equity‐backed managed services firm operating across software and hardware, with revenues of approximately £180 million. Supported by active investors, the business is on a growth trajectory driven by bolt‐on acquisitions and digital transformation initiatives.

Role Overview:

As Finance Director, you'll report to the CEO and partner closely with the PE sponsors. You'll lead the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, high‐quality reporting, strategic insight, M&A support, treasury management, and long‐term planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Financial Leadership:

• • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual board-level reporting and financial analysis
• • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• • Provide commercial insight to support operational and strategic decisions
• M&A & Investor Relations:
• • Lead financial due diligence and integration for acquisitions
• • Manage relationships with PE sponsors, banks, debt providers, and auditors
• Performance & Risk Management:
• • Enhance MI systems, KPIs, and decision-support reporting
• • Oversee cash flow, working capital, treasury, and covenant compliance
• • Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and tax strategy execution
• Finance Team Leadership & Systems:
• • Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
• • Drive technology upgrades and ERP optimization

Candidate Profile:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
• Minimum 8 + years in senior finance roles, ideally in PE-backed or B2B tech/hardware services
• Strong commercial and strategic acumen with a record of delivering process improvements
• M&A experience, including due diligence and integration
• Proficient in management reporting, forecasting, and financial systems
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic environments and managing remote/hybrid teams