The role & responsibilities
- Proactive portfolio management of the private company investment portfolio, ranging from high potential recent business start-ups through to more established SMEs requiring a more strategic approach.
- Hands-on support requiring direct input and guidance to portfolio company management teams. Support may include strategic advice, bolt-on acquisitions, new business initiatives, cost base re-structuring and implementing exit strategies.
- Providing robust and insightful monthly/quarterly updates and reports for the individual and consolidated investee company performance within the portfolio.
What you need to succeed
- No less than 15 years’ relevant work experience; previous experience as Finance Director is relatable to this role.
- Experience of working at board level in a SME environment.
- A track record of working as a senior business partner within a high growth entrepreneurial environment focused on the creation of shareholder value (e.g. turnaround, restructure, M&A, finance).
- Strong communication and influencing skills and experience of managing multiple stakeholders.
- A proactive approach and ability to work to deadlines with minimum of supervision.
- Finance, Banking or Investment qualification is desirable.
- Previous experience of managing a portfolio of SME investments is desirable.
The benefits of choosing Maven
Your benefits package includes the following:
- Competitive Salary Package
- Share Incentive Plan
- Group Pension (10% employer contribution)
- Life Assurance (7 x Salary)
- Income Protection
- Health Cash Plan
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
- Private Medical Health
- Company Sick Pay
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Company paid training
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail discounts