Ideal for Big 4 / Top 10 First or Second Movers - PE-Backed Growth Business - Erith or West Drayton with Hybrid
I’m exclusively partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed group to appoint a Finance Manager—an outstanding opportunity for a recently qualified ACA / ACCA looking to make (or build on) their move into industry.
If you’re currently in practice and want more commercial exposure, real ownership, and faster progression, this role offers exactly that.
Why This Role is Different
This isn’t a “sit in the background” industry role.
You’ll step straight into a high-visibility position, working closely with senior leadership and playing a key role in a business scaling rapidly towards £100m+ revenue.
For a first mover, it’s a chance to accelerate your transition into industry with hands-on exposure.
For a second mover, it’s an opportunity to step up into a broader, more commercially impactful role within a dynamic, acquisitive environment.
What You’ll Gain
Direct exposure to a PE-backed environment and investor reporting
Involvement in M&A activity, including acquisitions and integration
A genuine commercial finance role, not just reporting
The chance to shape processes and controls in a scaling business
Fast-track progression as the group grows
The Role
You’ll take ownership of the London region’s financials while supporting group-level reporting and strategic initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
Monthly financial reporting and analysis for the London region
Supporting the production of group accounts, including variance analysis and board-level commentary
Preparing board packs and presenting insights to senior stakeholders
Partnering with operational teams on budgeting and forecasting
Supporting acquisitions, including onboarding and integration
Driving improvements in processes, controls, and reporting
Contributing to business cases and strategic decision-making
About You
ACA / ACCA qualified (or newly qualified)
Background in Big 4 / Top 10 audit or advisory, or relevant industry experience for second movers
Strong technical grounding with a desire to move into a more commercial, forward-looking role
Ambitious, proactive, and keen to take ownership early in your industry career
Confident communicator, comfortable working with senior stakeholders
Strong Excel skills; exposure to systems like Power BI or ERP platforms is a bonus
The Business
With £50m+ revenue across multiple entities and a clear plan to exceed £100m through acquisitions and organic growth, this is a business in true scale-up mode.
Backed by private equity and investing heavily in technology, data, and process improvement, they offer an environment where high performers can genuinely accelerate their careers.
Package & Benefits
Competitive salary and bonus
Hybrid working
Private healthcare
32 days holiday + wellbeing day
Strong progression opportunities in a growing group
Interested?
If you’re ready to step out of practice—or take the next step in industry—into a role where you’ll gain real exposure, responsibility, and progression, I’d be keen to speak.
Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.
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
Salary description
£60000.00 - £70000.00 per year