Finance Director

MS3 Networks Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing telecommunications firm in the UK is seeking a strategic Finance Partner to guide the transition from capital-intensive build phase to commercialisation. This role involves critical thinking and adaptability, focusing on maximising profitability and managing relationships with Private Equity investors. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant with expertise in PE-backed businesses and strong leadership capabilities. Sector-leading benefits include enhanced family leave and health insurance.

Benefits

Enhanced family leave

Health insurance

Critical illness cover

Life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong track record in PE-backed businesses.
• Experience in a capital-intensive sector required.
• Background in Telecommunications or similar utilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transition business focus to maximise profitability and minimise Opex.
• Manage reporting needs and expectations of PE investors and Board.
• Establish robust financial policies and risk management frameworks.
• Provide guidance for the finance team.
• Empower the finance team to thrive.

Skills

Critical thinking

Private Equity expertise

Leadership

Education

Chartered Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Job description

Join MS3 Networks at this pivotal point of our journey, moving from a successful capital intensive build phase to strategic commercialisation.

MS3 Networks, backed by Asterion Industrial Partners, has completed the deployment of its fibre network across Hull, East Yorkshire, and Northern Lincolnshire. We are now entering a new era - moving from a capital-intensive build phase to strategic commercialisation.

This is your opportunity to inject fresh perspective and momentum into a business poised for significant growth.

What Makes This Role Different?

This is not a traditional finance role - it demands critical thinking, adaptability, and hands‑on leadership to partner with the CEO and Board, navigate complexity, drive profitability, and create long‑term value for Private Equity investors while actively supporting and developing the finance team.

Key Focus Areas:

• Commercialisation Driver: Transition the business focus from Capex optimisation to maximising profitability and minimising Opex while driving revenue growth.
• PE Investor Relationship: Act as the key financial point of contact, expertly managing reporting needs and expectations of our institutional Private Equity investors and Board.
• Financial Governance: Establish and enforce robust financial policies, risk management frameworks, continuous forecasting (Capex/Opex), and reliable financial modelling to support sound decision‑making.
• Team & Systems: Provide guidance and management for the finance team, ensuring compliance with all financial, regulatory, and legal legislation.
• Leadership: Be an exceptional leader who empowers the finance team to thrive and develop.

What We’re Looking For

• Critical Thinker: Able to challenge assumptions and make data‑driven decision.
• Private Equity Expertise: Strong track record in PE‑backed businesses.
• Qualification: Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• M&A Experience: Desirable but not essential.
• A background in Telecommunications or similar utilities is preferred but not essential. However, experience in a PE‑backed, capital‑intensive sector is required.

What You’ll Get

• Sector‑leading benefits: Enhanced family leave, health insurance, critical illness cover, BUPA health checks, Denplan, life assurance, EV leasing, tech scheme, discounted gym membership, and more!

MS3 Networks is a disability confident employer

MS3 are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.