M&A Director

VP, Integration (German or French Speaker)

London, plus European travel

£150,000 + Benefits

NH47738

A PE backed software business on a significant buy and build programme requires their first integration lead. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing the integration playbook, acting in a hands-on capacity to drive activity across all workstreams, and will play a vital role in realising synergies and value, post-acquisition.

To apply for this position you must speak English, plus an additional European language, ideally French or German.

Duties to include:

• Responsible for creating and developing a best-in-class integration team and capability.
• Development of a group wide integration playbook / framework capable of seamlessly integrating 1 acquisition per month.
• Work collaboratively with the M&A team to support on executing due diligence and to ensure integrations are front of mind at all stages of the M&A cycle.
• Act as lead and drive all integration workstreams across the business – Finance, HR/People, I.T, Sales, etc.
• Chair the integration SteerCo and all integration meetings.
• Keep the Board (including the PE sponsor) up to date with all key integration activity.
• Drive continual improvements to integration processes and systems to ensure they are fit for purpose for the expanding group.
• Drive continual post-integration activities to ensure ongoing realisation of synergies and value creation.
• Act as point of contact for any integration queries / escalations.
• Working with the COO, CFO, and CEO on a range of key projects and initiatives.

Candidate Requirements:

• Fluent English + additional fluent European language – Essential.
• Highly experienced integration professional with in-house integrations experience preferred.
• Hugely positive, personable, and engaging individual.
• Proven ability to engage with a range of stakeholders (internal & external) and to quickly gain buy in / build rapport.
• Prior experience of driving integration activities across all workstreams.
• Proven problem solver.
• The experience to pre-empt potential obstacles and avert them before they arise.
• Prior experience integrating businesses in the lower mid to mid markets (Enterprise value of circa. £20m to £100m) - Highly desirable.
• Prior experience integrating software or technology businesses a bonus (not essential).

CFO – Medical Devices

Nottingham

£110,000 - £130,000 Plus Bonus & Equity

JJ29360

Finatal is currently partnered with a highly profitable and rapidly scaling medical devices business based in Nottingham who are looking for a CFO.

The business has recently taken on private equity investment from a leading mid-market PE house who are looking to continue the strong organic growth of the business and supplement with domestic acquisitions.

There is a significant opportunity for the business to scale internationally, most probably continental Europe, the CFO will lead alongside the CEO on this.

This is a broad CFO opportunity. There is an initial remit to professionalise the level of reporting, controllership, data, systems & MI before pivoting to more of a commercial / strategic business partner to the PE & SLT.

The successful candidate will have worked in a private equity backed business beforehand ideally achieving a successful exit. Experience in manufacturing / medical devices / FMCG will be looked upon favourably.

Chief Financial Officer - Buy and Build Professional Services Firm

Location: Remote (with bi-monthly travel to Ireland)

IH48672

Finatal is currently working with a rapidly expanding Private Equity backed professional services business operating in the data solutions space. With an impressive annual revenue of £25 million and consistent year-on-year growth at 40%, they are at the forefront of their industry. As part of their growth strategy, they are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic CFO to join their team and help drive their ambitious acquisition plans.

As the CFO, you will play a crucial role in the strategic financial management of the company. You will collaborate closely with the executive team, providing valuable insights and financial expertise to support decision-making and drive growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and has a proven track record in scaling businesses through acquisitions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all financial operations, including financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company's growth objectives, ensuring optimal financial performance and sustainable profitability.
• Oversee the due diligence process for potential acquisitions, including financial analysis, valuation, and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate investment opportunities, negotiate deal structures, and execute successful acquisitions.
• Drive operational efficiencies, cost control, and cash flow optimization across the organization.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and reports to support decision-making and drive performance improvements.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, and legal advisors.

Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or Equivalent)
• Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance executive in a rapidly growing organization, preferably in a professional services or technology-driven industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading and executing successful acquisitions, including due diligence and post-merger integration.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to foster a high-performance culture.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with a keen eye for identifying growth opportunities and mitigating risks.
• Knowledge of the data solutions space and understanding of industry trends is highly desirable.

Finance Director

Birmingham

£120,000 - £150,000 + bonus

DD47828

Want a role that offers the steppingstone to be a CFO in <2 years?

Are you ready to shape and carve out the mould for the role of Finance Director (FD)? We are seeking a dynamic and visionary individual for our client who will lead finance operations, ensuring accurate and timely end-to-end financial processes. Your expertise will drive both statutory and management reporting, maximising the company's resources and providing a clear understanding of underlying performance.

The organisation has gone through an exciting buy and build story with the support of their PE firm and have more M&A activity on the horizon for the right Finance Director to get involved in.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be hands-on initially, diving into the foundations of the existing finance function. Your goal will be to transform it into a world-leading, high-performing function by revamping systems, processes, and cultivating a talented team. You will need to be process-driven, logical, and possess exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of personalities and stakeholders across this business.

As the Finance Director, you will be the natural successor to the CFO within a time horizon of 2 years, highlighting the tremendous growth potential of this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate, timely end-to-end financial and management reporting - both internal and external.
• Ensuring accurate, timely end-to-end statutory reporting, audit, and statutory compliance.
• Maintaining smooth operational performance of finance operations, eliminating any surprises.
• Overseeing the Group's control framework, including accounting policies and basis for judgmental estimates.
• Managing budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities.
• Providing strong and clear leadership, mentoring the finance team.
• Improving processes and implementing automation

Key Attributes:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualities:

• Problem solver: Capable of identifying and resolving complex financial issues.
• Creative and innovative: Demonstrates an ability to think outside the box.
• 'Can do' attitude: Proactive and driven to achieve results.
• Curious and questioning: Constantly seeks to learn and improve processes.
• Commercially astute: Possesses a strong understanding of business dynamics.
• Responsible: Takes ownership and accountability for delivering results.
• Strong leader: Empathetic, a good listener, and personable while providing clear direction.
• Analytical and detail-oriented: Methodical approach with a keen attention to detail.
• Enjoys a challenge: Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Essential Requirements:

To be considered for this position, you should meet the following criteria:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 5 years of senior finance experience.
• Strong technical accounting foundation and knowledge of financial management systems.
• Excellent business planning and financial modelling skills.
• Advanced Excel user.
• Familiarity with Navision/AX/Business Central and Jet reports/reporting tools.
• Highly analytical, with experience in implementing and modifying financial disciplines, processes, and KPIs.
• Experience leading and running an audit process.
• Rigorous approach to cash management and working capital optimisation.
• Strong commercial and business awareness.

The Role: Financial Controller

The Salary: 100,000 + Bonus & Benefits

The Location: Mayfair

BG48551

The Opportunity:

Finatal is partnering exclusively with a leading mid-market Private Equity-backed SaaS business headquartered in Mayfair. This is a high-growth business with a very strong client base. They are currently turning over £30 million and with their recent PE investment, they are looking to grow rapidly and will be turning over £50 million within the next 2-3 years. This growth with be organic and more significantly, through acquisitions.

Heading up the finance function is an excellent Private Equity CFO who is looking for a FC to join the businesses’ journey and ultimately contribute to an exit in 2-3 years’ time. This a new role that will play a key role in the success of the group and is a great opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced, growing PE-backed business. This role is a successor role suited to an individual looking to step into an FD/CFO role in 5 years.

The Role:

• Commercial/ FP&A: Building budgets and forecasts and looking at the strategy within them. Building the business plan, looking at business profitability.
• Technical: Running the audit, overlooking tax compliance and group consolidations while reviewing and overlooking the accounting of 2 management accountants.
• M&A: It is expected that the successful candidate will support with due diligence, search and integration for multiple planned acquisitions.
• Reporting: Ownership of reporting, improving, and maintaining quality and standards. Bank and covenant reporting. Building dashboards & KPIs and using these to influence strategy and operations.
• Exit: Carrying out exit prep, due diligence, analysis and modelling exit value.
• Ad Hoc projects and analysis.

The Culture:

This is an intellectually stimulating, friendly, and collaborative culture. You will be working with other ambitious and driven individuals within the context of a forward-thinking and tech-driven business.

This will suit an individual either based in London or someone who is based elsewhere and is open to going into the offices 2 days a week.

Key requirements:

• IFRS and Consolidation experience
• 2+ years post qual
• ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA Qualified
• Attention to detail

If of interest, please reach out to Bertha Gaadza (bertha.gaadza@finatal.com) to discuss in more detail.

Portfolio Associate

UK Mid-Market Private Equity Fund,London
Attractive comp
UK

Ref: CL45520

The Opportunity:

• Finatal is working with a growth oriented lower mid-market PE investor with a focus on portfolio value creation.
• The fund has grown significantly over the past few years and is looking to further strengthen its portfolio support capabilities
• You’ll work closely with the deal team and management teams of portfolio companies to deliver top and bottom line value creation

The Role:

• Financial modelling to support portfolio companies, including modelling of financial impact of new commercial opportunities and operational initiatives
• Execution support for bolt-on acquisitions including deal structuring and synergy modelling
• Market and sector research for portfolio companies, including market mapping for bolt-on opportunities
• Ad-hoc FP&A analysis for portfolio
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the team and portfolio

The Requirements:

• 1-2 years PQE with experience financial modelling & analysis
• Demonstrable experience of building operational and financial models
• Exposure to, or understanding of, the private equity industry
• Highly numerate with strong analytical abilities
• Highly driven self-motivated individual with strong attention to detail
• Desire and ability to work with multiple stakeholders