We are really excited to be representing a high growth, PE-backed technology consultancy embarking on an exciting international expansion journey. As the business scales, the business are now seeking their first Finance Director to take full ownership of the finance function, set up processes from the ground up, and act as a strategic partner to the CEO, other key stakeholders and private equity investors. This is a pivotal role that blends hands-on financial leadership with strategic influence across global growth, operational scalability, and M&A. Role & Responsibilities Leadership & Finance Function Build Establish the finance function from scratch, including designing processes, systems, controls (ERP & CRM), and reporting frameworks suitable for a scaling, international organisation. Build and lead a high-performing finance team across FP&A, financial control, and commercial finance. Implement robust financial controls to support a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment. Take full accountability for all rounded accounting duties, including month-end close, statutory reporting, audit, tax, and cashflow management. Drive the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cadence to support short- and long-term decision-making. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, governance, and accounting standards. Strategic & Commercial Leadership Act as a key business partner to the CEO and Board, providing insight, challenge, and financial guidance to drive performance and profitability. Support pricing, commercial modelling, and investment decisions across global markets. Shape the financial strategy to support international expansion and operational scalability. M&A & Investor Management Lead financial due diligence, modelling, and integration efforts for potential acquisitions. Prepare high-quality financial reporting and board packs for private equity stakeholders, ensuring transparency and credibility. Support fundraising, refinancing, and value-creation initiatives. Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in a PE-backed or high-growth environment. Proven track record of building or transforming a finance function from scratch. Strong technical accounting foundations balanced with commercial acumen and strategic thinking. Experience within consulting, digital, technology, or project-based businesses is advantageous. Confident communicator able to influence C-suite and investor stakeholders. Appetite to be both hands-on and strategically involved in a scaling business. To apply for this position, please use the contact form below:
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
We are really excited to be representing a high growth, PE-backed technology consultancy embarking on an exciting international expansion journey. As the business scales, the business are now seeking their first Finance Director to take full ownership of the finance function, set up processes from the ground up, and act as a strategic partner to the CEO, other key stakeholders and private equity investors. This is a pivotal role that blends hands-on financial leadership with strategic influence across global growth, operational scalability, and M&A. Role & Responsibilities Leadership & Finance Function Build Establish the finance function from scratch, including designing processes, systems, controls (ERP & CRM), and reporting frameworks suitable for a scaling, international organisation. Build and lead a high-performing finance team across FP&A, financial control, and commercial finance. Implement robust financial controls to support a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment. Take full accountability for all rounded accounting duties, including month-end close, statutory reporting, audit, tax, and cashflow management. Drive the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cadence to support short- and long-term decision-making. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, governance, and accounting standards. Strategic & Commercial Leadership Act as a key business partner to the CEO and Board, providing insight, challenge, and financial guidance to drive performance and profitability. Support pricing, commercial modelling, and investment decisions across global markets. Shape the financial strategy to support international expansion and operational scalability. M&A & Investor Management Lead financial due diligence, modelling, and integration efforts for potential acquisitions. Prepare high-quality financial reporting and board packs for private equity stakeholders, ensuring transparency and credibility. Support fundraising, refinancing, and value-creation initiatives. Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in a PE-backed or high-growth environment. Proven track record of building or transforming a finance function from scratch. Strong technical accounting foundations balanced with commercial acumen and strategic thinking. Experience within consulting, digital, technology, or project-based businesses is advantageous. Confident communicator able to influence C-suite and investor stakeholders. Appetite to be both hands-on and strategically involved in a scaling business. To apply for this position, please use the contact form below:
A high-growth technology consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Finance Director to take full ownership of the finance function, establish processes, and act as a strategic partner. The role requires experience in building finance teams and compliance in a PE-backed environment, focusing on international expansion and operational scalability. Qualified accountants (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong strategic and commercial skills are encouraged to apply.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
A high-growth technology consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Finance Director to take full ownership of the finance function, establish processes, and act as a strategic partner. The role requires experience in building finance teams and compliance in a PE-backed environment, focusing on international expansion and operational scalability. Qualified accountants (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong strategic and commercial skills are encouraged to apply.
A fast-growing software start-up is seeking a Head of Strategic Finance. This role involves strategic leadership in defining financial roadmaps, managing investor relations, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience in investment banking or corporate finance, and possess strong financial modelling and communication skills. There's potential for equity along with a competitive package. Great opportunity for those passionate about technology and sustainability.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
A fast-growing software start-up is seeking a Head of Strategic Finance. This role involves strategic leadership in defining financial roadmaps, managing investor relations, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience in investment banking or corporate finance, and possess strong financial modelling and communication skills. There's potential for equity along with a competitive package. Great opportunity for those passionate about technology and sustainability.
Pearse Professionals are delighted to be partnered with a high growth, entrepreneurial software start-up company, currently seeking a Head of Strategic Finance to join the team to aid with the next stage of growth. In this newly created role with an opportunity to grow into a CFO position, this is a high impact role at the forefront of strategy, finance, and operations, ideal for candidates from investment banking, management consulting, corporate finance, or scale-up experience who want to transition into an senior finance capacity. Role & Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Partner with the CEO and leadership team to define and execute the financial roadmap, positioning the business for growth and future fundraising. Investor Relations & Fundraising: Support and eventually lead fundraising processes (equity and debt), develop investor materials, and manage board communications. Financial Planning & Analysis: Build forecasting models, scenario plans, and KPI dashboards to inform executive and board-level decisions, as well as hold functions to account on their commitments to budgets and performance. Accounting Oversight: Manage relationship with external accounting firm, ensure accurate and timely reporting, and build internal financial discipline. Compliance & Risk: Oversee financial governance across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory standards. Commercial Partnering: Provide insights into pricing, unit economics, and growth strategy for product and commercial teams. Leadership Development: Lay the foundations for an in-house finance team as the company scales. Experience Experience in Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Corporate Finance, or senior finance/strategy accounting (ACA/ CIMA/ ACCA Qualified or equivalent), roles in a scale-up. Strong financial modelling, commercial analysis, and strategic problem solving skills. Exposure to fundraising, transaction processes, or board level stakeholder engagement. Ability to rapidly learn and apply accounting and financial reporting principles. Excellent communication skills; able to translate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and hands on execution. Passion for technology, sustainability, and transforming global supply chains. Prior exposure in software, SaaS, technology, or impact driven sectors. International finance experience (multi-country operations). With potential for equity along with a competitive package, this is a truly unique opportunity to join a fast paced, collaborative and entrepreneurial organisation shaping the future of custom built software solutions. To apply for this position, please use the contact form below:
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Pearse Professionals are delighted to be partnered with a high growth, entrepreneurial software start-up company, currently seeking a Head of Strategic Finance to join the team to aid with the next stage of growth. In this newly created role with an opportunity to grow into a CFO position, this is a high impact role at the forefront of strategy, finance, and operations, ideal for candidates from investment banking, management consulting, corporate finance, or scale-up experience who want to transition into an senior finance capacity. Role & Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Partner with the CEO and leadership team to define and execute the financial roadmap, positioning the business for growth and future fundraising. Investor Relations & Fundraising: Support and eventually lead fundraising processes (equity and debt), develop investor materials, and manage board communications. Financial Planning & Analysis: Build forecasting models, scenario plans, and KPI dashboards to inform executive and board-level decisions, as well as hold functions to account on their commitments to budgets and performance. Accounting Oversight: Manage relationship with external accounting firm, ensure accurate and timely reporting, and build internal financial discipline. Compliance & Risk: Oversee financial governance across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory standards. Commercial Partnering: Provide insights into pricing, unit economics, and growth strategy for product and commercial teams. Leadership Development: Lay the foundations for an in-house finance team as the company scales. Experience Experience in Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Corporate Finance, or senior finance/strategy accounting (ACA/ CIMA/ ACCA Qualified or equivalent), roles in a scale-up. Strong financial modelling, commercial analysis, and strategic problem solving skills. Exposure to fundraising, transaction processes, or board level stakeholder engagement. Ability to rapidly learn and apply accounting and financial reporting principles. Excellent communication skills; able to translate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and hands on execution. Passion for technology, sustainability, and transforming global supply chains. Prior exposure in software, SaaS, technology, or impact driven sectors. International finance experience (multi-country operations). With potential for equity along with a competitive package, this is a truly unique opportunity to join a fast paced, collaborative and entrepreneurial organisation shaping the future of custom built software solutions. To apply for this position, please use the contact form below: