The Finance Director role at a PE-backed business is not simply a more demanding version of the Finance Director role at an owner-managed business. It is a qualitatively different role in several important dimensions — and the FD who arrives at their first PE-backed appointment …
Accountancy Capital is a specialist finance and accountancy recruiter founded by Adrian Lawrence FCA, ICAEW Fellow. We place Financial Controllers, Finance Directors, CFOs and qualified finance professionals at £50,000 and above across the UK.
Our specialist practices cover FCA-regulated firm finance recruitment — including CASS, SMCR and Consumer Duty experienced professionals — alongside AI-capable finance teams, tax recruitment and senior interim and fractional appointments.
Full-time, Part-Time, Fractional, Interim — permanent and contract solutions tailored to your business. Same-day response on all new briefs.
© Accountancy Capital Ltd is a specialist finance and accountancy recruitment firm specialising in permanent, interim and fractional finance roles above £50,000. Founded by Adrian Lawrence FCA, ICAEW Fellow. Registered in England and Wales. Company number 15617822. Registered office: 167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, W1W 5PF.
Adrian Lawrence FCA is the founder of Accountancy Capital and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). He holds a BSc from Queen Mary College, University of London, and has over 25 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant and finance leader working with private, PE-backed and owner-managed businesses across the UK
He helps his clients achieve their growth and success goals by delivering value and results in areas such as Financial Modelling, Finance Raising, M&A, Due Diligence, cash flow management, and reporting. He is passionate about supporting SMEs and entrepreneurs with reliable and professional Chief Financial Officer or Finance Director services.
