This is not a steady-state Head of Finance role. This is the number one finance position in a private equity-backed services platform executing an ambitious buy-and-build strategy across environmental and infrastructure markets.The business is already trading at c.£50m revenue, profitable, acquisitive and equity-funded. The next phase is about scale, leverage and professionalisation.They now need a Head of Finance to sit at the heart of that journey.A builder.The roleYou will be the senior finance leader in the group, reporting directly to the MD and working closely with the operators, driving acquisitions and integration.This is a hands-on leadership role. There is no large central finance team. You will build structure, rigour and reporting discipline as the platform scales.Your remit will include:Full ownership of group reporting and consolidation across multiple entitiesDelivering accurate monthly management accounts with pace and credibilityStrengthening financial controls and governance across subsidiariesLeading budgeting, forecasting and scenario modellingTreasury and cash management in an acquisitive environmentSupporting due diligence, deal execution and post-acquisition integrationManaging lenders, debt facilities and covenant reportingActing as a commercial partner to leadership on growth and investment decisionsBuilding and developing a scalable finance function over timeIn the first 6–12 months, success will look like:Consolidated reporting delivered early in the monthClean, robust numbers trusted by lenders and investorsClear visibility on cash and working capitalA repeatable finance integration playbook for bolt-on acquisitionsA finance function that feels structured rather than reactiveThis appointment will materially influence enterprise value.Your profileYou are likely:Technically strong in group consolidation, audit and statutory reportingComfortable with UK GAAP and complex accounting areas (acquisition accounting, intercompany, revenue recognition)Experienced in a high-growth, PE-backed or leveraged environmentExposed to M&A, either through due diligence or integrationCommercially sharp — not just technically capableYou may currently be:A Group Financial Controller in a £20–80m businessA divisional finance lead ready for your first true #1 finance seatWhat matters most is mindset.This business needs someone comfortable creating structure from ambiguity. Someone who can operate at pace. Someone ambitious enough to grow into a future CFO.The opportunityPerformance bonus aligned to growthFuture meaningful equity participationDirect exposure to investors and deal activityClear pathway toward CFO as the platform scalesIf you want a comfortable corporate role with layers of support and zero risk, this is not it.If you want to build something properly and be rewarded for it, this will appeal.This is an exclusive search managed by Gravitate Recruitment. If you would like a confidential conversation, please get in touch directly.Gravitate values a diverse workforce. Women, people of colour, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr