Finance Director

Our client is a fast-growing provider of specialist services to the data centre industry, delivering mission-critical construction solutions to blue-chip and hyperscale clients. As the company enters a significant phase of growth and strategic transformation, it is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead the finance function and help prepare the business for a sale to private equity.

The Finance Director will play a pivotal role in maintaining financial control, driving financial performance and positioning the company for a successful transaction. This is a hands-on role and the ideal candidate will have prior experience leading a small finance team in fast-paced, high-growth environments and will be immediately available.

• Partner with the Founder and management team to create the company’s financial roadmap in preparation for investment or sale.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support commercial decision-making, long-term planning and to inform the sale process.
• Coordinate the company’s financial and operational data readiness for a sale process.
• Oversee the preparation of robust financial models, due diligence materials, and investor presentations.
• Ensure all financial systems, controls, and reporting processes meet private equity standards.
• Work with external advisors (corporate finance, legal, tax) to manage the transaction process.

Ideal

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Proven track record as a Finance Director or senior financial leader in a services, infrastructure or building services related business
• Experience (or exposure to) of preparing a business for private equity investment or sale, including managing due diligence and liaising with advisors.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, M&A processes, and valuation drivers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Immediate or near-immediate availability.

Desirable but not Essential

• Experience in high-growth or founder-led environments.
• Exposure to project-based or recurring-revenue business models.
• Prior experience working with PE-backed companies or managing post-acquisition integration.
• Exposure to the data centre environment will be of added value.

Salary

£100,000 to £130,000 base