Finance Manager

Erith
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Finance Manager – Erith – £65,000-£73,000  

PE-Backed Growth Business – Erith or West Drayton with Hybrid

I’m delighted to be exclusively partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed group on the appointment of a Finance Manager—a pivotal role at the heart of an ambitious scaling journey.

With current revenues exceeding £50m and a clear trajectory to surpass £100m in the next two years, this is a business undergoing significant transformation. Driven by a combination of organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and a major UK rebrand, they offer a genuinely exciting opportunity for someone looking to step into a commercially impactful role.

The Opportunity

This is far more than a traditional Finance Manager position.

You’ll take ownership of the London region’s financial reporting while playing a key role at group level—working closely with senior leadership, influencing decision-making, and supporting M&A activity as the business expands.

It’s an ideal role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and wants to be part of building something—bringing structure, insight, and commercial thinking as the group scales.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading monthly financial reporting for the London region

Producing and reviewing group accounts, delivering clear variance analysis and insightful commentary to senior stakeholders and investors

Preparing board packs and presenting financial insights to leadership and private equity stakeholders

Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with operational teams

Playing an active role in acquisitions—supporting due diligence, onboarding, and integration into group reporting

Driving process improvements, controls, and efficiencies across the finance function

Supporting strategic initiatives, including business cases and cost optimisationWhat We’re Looking For

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Experience in a group or multi-entity environment—ideally within a fast-growing or acquisitive business

Strong technical and commercial finance skillset

Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders

Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to operate in a changing environment

Experience with ERP systems and strong Excel capability (Power BI or Sage exposure is advantageous)Why This Role Stands Out

True progression opportunity within a scaling, PE-backed group

Exposure to M&A activity and strategic decision-making

High visibility role with direct access to senior leadership

Investment in technology and digital transformation

A collaborative, forward-thinking culture that values autonomy and ideas

Alongside a competitive salary, the package includes private healthcare, generous annual leave, bonus potential, and flexible hybrid working.Interested?

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, gain exposure to growth strategy, and accelerate your career in a high-performing environment, I’d be keen to speak with you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Chase and Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Finance, Supply Chain, HR and IT recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire marketplaces

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