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Finance Director | Private Equity, B2B Services.Renumeration: 110k-125k + Bonus + EquityLocation | Bristol. Full-time, permanent position. Hybrid working (2-3 days office per week).Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.The Opportunity:A dynamic and rapidly scaling Private Equity-backed group within the B2B and Education Services sector is seeking an exceptional Finance Director to lead its highest-growth division. Headquartered in Bristol, the group delivers impressive financial performance, with 300m in turnover and 50m in EBITDA. The spotlight division in question contributes 70m in revenue and 20m EBITDA, growing at an impressive 20% year-on-year through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.This appointment represents a rare and exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a division central to the groups future value creation and planned PE exit in the next 23 years.The Role:Reporting directly to the Divisional Managing Director and the Group CFO, the Finance Director will:Lead and develop a team of 12 finance professionals across reporting, control, FP&A, and commercial finance.Take full ownership of financial reporting, planning, and control, ensuring rigour while enabling agility.Act as a true business partner to the MD and key non-finance stakeholders, contributing to strategic decisions and commercial initiatives.Drive integration of newly acquired businesses and lead finance systems and process improvements.Play a crucial role in refining and executing the divisions 23 year strategic growth plan, with frequent executive-level engagement.The Requirements:The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a robust track record of leadership in high-growth, fast-paced environments. Key attributes include:Proven leadership of finance teams, with a strong command of both technical finance and commercial insight.Experience in Private Equity-backed businesses or similar growth-focused environments is highly desirable.Sector experience within education, training, courses, or qualifications will be highly advantageous.Demonstrated ability to balance control, compliance, and performance management with a strong commercial acumen.A proactive, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.Whats on Offer:This is a rare opportunity to take the financial helm of a thriving division within a well-backed and ambitious group, poised for significant value creation. The successful candidate will enjoy high visibility, direct influence on key decisions, and the chance to be part of a transformative Private Equity journey.