Group Finance Director

Group Finance Director

PE-Backed Healthcare

South East England, hybrid working (2-3 days/week)

£120,000-£140,000 Depending on experience.

Our client is a private equity-backed healthcare organisation experiencing rapid growth through organic expansion and acquisitions. With a focus on operational improvement and strategic growth, the business is mid-cycle and progressing toward a planned exit. As part of this journey, they are enhancing financial processes and strengthening leadership within the finance function.

The Group Finance Director will play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence, supporting M&A activities, and leading exit preparation efforts. Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the SLT/Investors, the successful candidate will ensure robust financial management, oversee consolidation processes and provide strategic financial insights to support value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all financial operations, including consolidation, reporting, compliance, and financial controls.
• Partner with the executive team and private equity stakeholders to shape and execute the company’s growth and exit strategies.
• Oversee due diligence, financial modelling, and post-acquisition integration to ensure seamless transitions.
• Prepare the business for a successful exit through financial forecasting, value optimisation, and operational streamlining.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, pricing strategies, and financial performance analysis.
• Restructure and upskill the finance team, focusing on process improvement, team training, and development of commercial finance capabilities.
• Serve as a key liaison with private equity investors, the CEO, and the broader leadership team.
• Work closely with the CFO on the exit process, contributing to strategy development, financial planning, and investor engagement.

Essential Qualifications / Skills:

• A seasoned finance professional with a strong track record in private equity-backed businesses, preferably in healthcare or related sectors.
• Deep knowledge of financial consolidation, M&A, exit planning, and process improvement.
• Proven ability to lead, restructure, and develop high-performing finance teams.
• Ability to drive long-term financial planning while managing day-to-day financial operations.
• A hands-on leader comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic organization during a pivotal phase, playing a critical role in its strategic growth and successful exit.