M&A Manager

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

London

£800-£1000 per day

ML1002

Are you an experienced Chief Information Officer with a strong background in private equity-backed portfolio companies? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to lead the technology transformation of a leading hospitality organization? We are seeking a talented CIO on behalf of our client, based in the UK.

About the Company:

Our client is a prominent player in the hospitality industry, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. Backed by a private equity fund, they are embarking on a digital journey, and as the CIO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping their technology landscape and driving operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with the company's vision and private equity goals.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of technology solutions to optimize business processes and improve guest experiences.
• Oversee the management of the company's infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity, and software applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify technology opportunities and drive innovation throughout the organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with technology partners and vendors, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and solutions.
• Stay updated on emerging technology trends and industry best practices, making recommendations for strategic initiatives and investments.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Chief Information Officer or a similar leadership role within private equity-backed portfolio companies is essential.
• Demonstrable expertise in developing and executing technology strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Strong knowledge of information systems, data management, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
• Experience in evaluating and implementing technology solutions, driving digital transformation initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Interim Data Visualization consultant

London

£450-£550 per day

ML1001

Are you a skilled data visualization expert with a passion for driving insights through visual storytelling? Are you seeking an exciting interim opportunity to work with a private equity-backed property company? We are recruiting for an Interim Data Visualization Expert on behalf of our client, based in London.

Our client is a leading property company backed by a reputable private equity firm. With a strong focus on data-driven decision making, they are seeking a talented Data Visualization Expert to join their team on an interim basis and help unlock the power of data through visually compelling and impactful dashboards and reports.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and identify key insights to be communicated through visualizations.
• Design and develop interactive dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using industry-leading tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or QlikView.
• Utilize data storytelling techniques to effectively communicate complex concepts and trends to non-technical stakeholders.
• Analyze data sets and provide recommendations on visualizations that best represent the underlying data and drive actionable insights.
• Work closely with the data engineering and analytics teams to ensure data accuracy, availability, and integration with visualization tools.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in data visualization and leverage that knowledge to improve the company's visual reporting capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Data Visualization Expert or similar role, preferably within the property industry or related field.
• Experience of working within a P.E backed business is essential.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or QlikView.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis and data modeling concepts.
• Ability to translate complex data sets into clear and visually compelling dashboards and reports.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working on an interim basis or in a fast-paced project environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rate based on experience and market rates.
• Opportunity to work with a leading property company backed by a reputable private equity firm.
• Chance to showcase your expertise in data visualization and make a significant impact on business decisions.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunity to expand your network and gain valuable experience.

Interim FP&A Manger

Central London

£500-600 PD

Central London / Hybird

GA1039

The Opportunity:

Finatal is currently partnering with a private equity backed multi-site hospitality company experiencing 35% year-on-year growth. Due to the expansion, they seek a strong commercially focused individual to create to financial plans and budgets forecasting for investors and senior stakeholders. Modelling experience is desired in addition to strong business partnering abilities. An exciting opportunity to lead the professionalization of the commercial arm of the business.

The role:

• Aid the creation and preparation of 5-year business forecasting
• Hand-on and independent candidate to business partnering with all arms of the business
• Experience of working closely alongside a CFO
• Ability to prepare vital business plans
• Involvement in creation of high-quality budgets and forecast models
• Additionally, any ongoing adhoc projects surrounding processes & controls due to company growth
• Forward thinking and dynamic candidate

The Requirements:

• ACA or CIMA or ACCA Qualified
• Experience of private equity backed business environment is desired
• Sector experience is desired

Data Engineer

London

Permanent - £90k

NV760

Job Description:

We are looking for a talented Data Engineer who will play a crucial role in the success of our data initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory and Databricks and be passionate about leveraging data to drive business growth. Reporting directly to an exceptional CTO, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the C-suite, take ownership of projects, and contribute to the strategic roadmap of the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain data pipelines using Azure Data Factory.
• Develop and optimise data models and data architecture to support business requirements.
• Implement and configure Databricks for data processing, analysis, and visualization.
• Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the data lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including the C-suite, to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Build and automate board-level Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to provide actionable insights to the leadership team.
• Take ownership of data engineering projects and drive them to successful completion.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Engineer, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Azure Data Factory and Databricks.
• Experience in data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration.
• Solid understanding of data governance, data security, and data management best practices.
• Strong SQL skills and proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Scala).
• Familiarity with cloud-based data storage (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL Data Warehouse).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Interim Financial Consultant – B2B SaaS   

£700pd (Outside IR35)

Central London

JP1015

The Opportunity

Finatal is partnered with a fast-growth B2B SaaS business in the MarTech space, as they look to professionalise their finance function following recent investment. Directly supporting the CFO, you will be responsible for all aspects of reporting and controls, whilst continually driving improvements in processes. Previous experience with acquisition accounting would also be highly advantageous.

The Role

• Work closely with the CFO to provide a safe pair of hands for all technical accounting matters
• Streamline processes and controls, reduce time for month-end, implement new policies and procedures
• Review of current systems, recommend any potential changes
• Lead on accounting matters for future acquisitions
• Review of current finance function, and recommend strategic changes

The Requirements

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)
• Comfortable working closely with C-Suite executives
• B2B SaaS experience desired
• PE experience also desired
• Immediately available

Associate Director, Corporate Development – Telecoms.

London with international travel.

£160k.

NH45722

A leading international telecoms business is seeking to appoint an Associate Director, Corporate Development to a newly created position.  Due to continued growth (derived from both organic and in-organic means) this new position has been created to provide more capabilities to the existing team to ensure growth targets are met. 

All candidates must have emerging markets experience, as well as prior experience of working on Data Centre, Towers, or other Telecoms Infrastructure deals.

All candidates must also be comfortable with regular international travel.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as lead on all aspects of the deal cycle, bringing together internationally dispersed teams and advisor to complete transactions.
• Deputise for the Head of Corporate Development, and attend regular investment committee, Board, and other senior level meetings as corporate development/strategy lead.
• Driving origination activities for acquisitions, investments, and potential partnership/JV opportunities.
• Acting as strategic advisor to the business, driving organic growth across all business lines and geographies.
• Management of all pricing and valuation activities.
• Structure complex international deals.
• Be responsible for the completion of all deal related contracts, documentation, and the SPA (with the assistance of legal teams / advisors).
• Oversight of all outsourced DD workstreams.
• Ensuring the successful execution of deals to agreed timelines.
• Post completion activities and accounting.
• Working with the internal integration team to ensure swift integration and realisation of synergies and value.
• Work on an ongoing basis with new acquisitions to drive further growth opportunities.
• The development and management of a team of 4 Corporate Development Analysts and Managers.

Candidate Requirements:

• Prior Data Centre, Towers, or other Telecoms Infrastructure deals experience essential.
• Exposure to emerging markets is essential.
• Proven ability to drive and complete international deals/transactions.
• The ability to pull together dispersed teams and advisors to ensure the successful closing of deals to within set timelines.
• Ideally a current, or former Investment Banker.  Flexible for candidates with strong telecoms deals experience.
• The ability to mentor and develop juniors.
• Proven ability to lead on both buy and sell-side transactions.
• Willing to travel on a regular basis – likely one week per month.