Portfolio Director - Manchester, United Kingdom - Maven Capital Partners

    Maven Capital Partners
    Maven Capital Partners Manchester, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Portfolio Director / Portfolio Manager (This role is based in Manchester)

    Maven Capital Partners, a subsidiary of Mattioli Woods, is looking for a Portfolio Director to join our Manchester team. This role will report directly to the Portfolio Team Director.

    The key purpose of this role is to create value within the private company investment portfolio by providing support and guidance to investee company management teams, monitoring growth and cash requirements against plan, challenging strategy and utilising the professional network to optimise shareholder value.

    THE ROLE INVOLVES:

    • Proactive portfolio management of the private company investment portfolio, ranging from high potential recent business start-ups through to more established SME's 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.

    WHAT DO WE OFFER

    • Competitive Salary Package
    • Share Incentive Plan
    • Group Pension (10% employer contribution)
    • Life Assurance (7 x Salary)
    • 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
    • Income Protection
    • Health Cash Plan
    • Private Medical Health
    • Company Sick Pay
    • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
    • Cycle to work scheme
    • Company paid training
    • Retail discounts