Group Finance Director - #2169199

Group Finance Director, PE Backed Construction, London, £150-200k + benefits

Lead the finance function of a growing digital infrastructure construction business as it enters its next phase of private equity-backed expansion. With recent investment secured and ambitious plans to expand across Europe, our client is looking for a Group FD to help turn its growth strategy into a financially robust, scalable business.

Operating in digital infrastructure, the group serves a market supported by long-term demand for connectivity and capacity. As the business works towards roughly doubling in size, finance will play a central role in managing complexity, protecting cash and giving the board and investors the insight they need to make confident decisions.

This is a broad leadership role combining hands-on ownership of group finance with meaningful exposure to the board and private equity investors. You will inherit a function with the opportunity to develop the team, strengthen reporting and shape the infrastructure supporting European growth.

Key responsibilities

Lead & develop group finance

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the group finance function
• Develop the team's capability, establish clear accountability and build a scaelable function
• Oversee timely, accurate monthly management accounts, consolidation and group reporting
• Strengthen financial processes, controls and reporting as the group grows in scale and complexity

Own construction accounting & project performance

• Lead the groups construction accounting, ensuring robust treatment of CVR, WIP, revenue and project margins
• Partner with commercial and operational teams to challenge forecasts, cost assumptions, risks and opportunities
• Provide clear visibility of contract performance, highlighting emerging issues and supporting timely corrective action
• Improve the quality and consistency of project reporting so that financial decisions reflect the commercial position

Drive planning, cash & decision-making

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, connecting growth ambitions with operational delivery and funding requirements
• Own cash-flow visibility and forecasting, with a focus on working capital
• Deliver reporting and analysis that explain performance, identify risks and support decisions across the business.
• Trusted partner to the board and investors, presenting results, challenging assumptions and making recommendations

Support European expansion

• Lead on establishing new companies as they expand in additional European markets
• Bring new entities into the group's reporting, control and governance framework
• Coordinate with external advisers on local accounting, tax and statutory requirements

Essentials

• Qualified accountant with experience in a senior finance role
• Strong construction accounting expertise, including CVR, WIP, project margins
• Ability to lead and develop a finance team whilst remaining hands-on with financial performance and controls
• The credibility and communication skills to work effectively with the board and investors
• Experience in a multi-entity business, including establishing new companies or supporting international expansion
• Strong technical judgement, commercial curiosity and the confidence to challenge
• Approachable leadership style, able to build relationships and communicate clearly
• Private equity experience would be advantageous