Finance Director

SF Executive are working with a PE backed, IT service provider who are seeking a hands-on, tech savvy Finance Director to join their team. Reporting to the MD, this role will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and will be responsible for driving financial performance and business growth as well as managing and developing the finance team.

This role requires an experienced commercially minded, hands-on finance professional who can operate independently in a small agile but fast-growing business and operate as a strategic partner to the MD and leadership team. The role is based in Worcestershire and is looking for someone on site 3-4 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across the group.
Ensure effective financial controls, reporting, and compliance in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Provide strategic guidance to the MD and Board on financial matters, business risks, and growth opportunities.
Lead and develop the finance team with a focus on capability building.
Manage relationships with external stakeholders including banks, auditors, investors, and regulatory bodies.
Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and month end reporting.
Oversee monthly payroll processing and HR finance interface.
Support M&A activity, joint ventures, and strategic investments as part of the group's growth agenda.

Qualifications and Experience:

Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with financial leadership experience.
Proven track record as a Head of Finance, Finance Controller or Finance Director in a SME environment preferably within a telecoms, IT, technology, software, or tech-enabled business.
Strong strategic and commercial acumen and experience driving financial performance improvement and margin enhancement.
Experience implementing and scaling financial systems in growing businesses.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

Personal Attributes:

Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability.
Integrity, resilience, and sound judgment under pressure.
Collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor and develop the finance team.

What is on offer:

Base salary package of £80,000 to £100,000 per annum plus a predicted mid six figure equity package.
Discretionary Annual Bonus.
Competitive benefits package which includes private healthcare, death in service, 25 days annual leave (plus statutory).
Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-impact business with ambitious growth and exit plans.
Flexible working with a minimum of 3 days a week on-site.
Free onsite parking.