Finance Director - Private Equity

About the role

This senior leadership position sits within a private equity firm and is responsible for building and operating the financial infrastructure, controls, and commercial performance frameworks that support a rapidly growing, multi‑asset portfolio. The role combines strategic oversight with hands‑on operational finance across a diversified set of operating entities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust financial controls, governance frameworks, and reporting standards across multiple operating entities.
• Lead annual budgeting and long‑range financial planning cycles for the operating assets portfolio.
• Provide financial oversight on new asset openings, ramp‑up phases, and the stabilization of operations.
• Build and lead a high‑performing finance team supporting the operating assets function.
• Act as a key finance business partner to executive leadership, delivering insights on revenue optimization, cost management, and capital efficiency.
• Support investment committee papers, board reporting, and stakeholder presentations related to operating asset performance.
• Drive standardisation of financial processes and systems across a growing and diversifying asset base.

Required profile

• Proven track record in a senior finance leadership role with direct responsibility for a complex or multi‑entity operating portfolio.
• Strong technical grounding in financial controls, governance, and reporting across multiple legal or operational entities.
• Experience leading budgeting and long‑range planning processes at scale.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee the financial aspects of new asset launches, including ramp‑up and stabilisation phases.
• Experience building, developing, and leading high‑performing finance teams.
• Ability to function as a credible business partner to executive and board‑level stakeholders.
• Familiarity with investment committee and board reporting processes within a private‑equity or asset‑intensive environment.
• Track record of driving process standardisation and systems improvement across a growing organisation.

Required skills