European Finance Director – Commercial Leadership Role in a High-Growth, PE-Backed Business
Quinn & Associates are partnering with a high-growth, PE-backed organisation to appoint a European Finance Director. This is a highly strategic and commercially focused leadership role, reporting to the FP&A Director, with responsibility for driving financial performance, shaping business strategy, and supporting expansion across European markets.
The successful candidate will act as a key business partner to commercial and operational leadership, providing financial insights, optimising profitability, and ensuring robust decision-making across multiple geographies. This role requires a senior finance leader with a strong commercial mindset, deep operational understanding, and the ability to influence at executive level.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead financial strategy and commercial decision-making across European operations.
* Act as a key business partner to commercial and operational leadership, driving performance and growth.
* Develop and implement strategies to optimise profitability, pricing, and cost efficiencies.
* Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
* Provide strategic financial insights to the FP&A Director, CFO, and senior leadership to support expansion initiatives.
* Strengthen financial controls, governance, and risk management to support scalability.
* Build and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
* Drive process automation and financial transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency.
Candidate Profile:
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA) with 15+ years of experience in senior finance leadership roles.
* Proven track record in a PE-backed, high-growth environment, with experience scaling businesses across multiple European markets.
* Strong commercial acumen, with experience in pricing, margin optimisation, and operational finance.
* Demonstrated ability to influence at executive level and partner with leadership teams.
* Experience leading teams, driving high performance and operational excellence.
* Expertise in financial modelling, FP&A, and business transformation.
* A proactive, strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially focused finance leader to take on a high-impact role in a fast-scaling, PE-backed business. Applications are now open for experienced finance professionals seeking a leadership position with significant strategic influence.
Application Process:
Quinn & Associates will review all applications carefully. Due to the high volume of applications anticipated, we kindly note that only candidates who meet the specified criteria will be contacted. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
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