Finance Director

Cambridge Permanent View Job Description
As Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in steering the financial strategy of the business, ensuring strong financial control while supporting ambitious growth plans. This is a hands-on position, requiring a blend of technical expertise and commercial insight to guide financial decision-making at a strategic level.
  • Help develop budgets and forecasts in growing business
  • Develop the finance function in a PE setting

About Our Client

We are an innovative, fast-growing SME in the energy sector, backed by private equity investment. With a strong focus on sustainability and cutting-edge technology, we are driving change in the industry and expanding rapidly across the UK and beyond.

Job Description

  • Lead financial planning, reporting, and analysis to support business growth
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to influence commercial strategy
  • Ensure strong financial governance and compliance with PE investor expectations
  • Oversee cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Drive process improvements and system implementation to enhance efficiency
  • Support fundraising, M&A activities, and investor relations



The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical finance skills
  • Experience in a PE-backed or high-growth business environment
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence strategic decisions
  • Proven track record in financial leadership within the energy or related sector
  • Hands-on approach with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment



What's on Offer

  • A dynamic, high-growth environment with private equity backing
  • £100-120k base
  • Opportunity to drive meaningful impact in a fast-evolving sector
  • Clear progression pathway as the business continues to scale



Contact
Alex Henman
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6540195
Phone number
+44 172 773 0105

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Director / CFO
Sector
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Cambridge
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Alex Henman
Consultant phone
+44 172 773 0105
Job reference
JN-092024-6540195