The team recently partnered with HPS Services FM Ltd and Edozo Ltd to appoint a highly capable Group Finance Director — a pivotal leadership position overseeing two ambitious and fast-growing businesses in the facilities management and property technology sectors.
The Challenge
This was a rare dual appointment: one senior leader tasked with steering the financial direction of two very different yet complementary businesses.
• HPS Services FM Ltd is the UK’s leading provider of integrated facilities management to the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and university sectors, employing more than 500 people year-round.
• Edozo Ltd is an innovative proptech firm automating data and valuation processes for UK property consultancies, with a clear plan for growth and eventual exit.
Both companies are on strong upward trajectories, with ambitious targets for expansion and exit within the next five years. The challenge was to identify a senior finance professional capable of managing complex operations across two dynamic industries — facilities management and technology — while maintaining strategic oversight, driving efficiency, and supporting long-term business goals.
Our Approach
We undertook a precise, targeted search focused on finance leaders who could:
• Lead multi-entity finance functions with hands-on operational and strategic expertise
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting, forecasting, and liquidity management
• Provide financial leadership through growth, transformation, and pre-exit preparation
• Oversee teams across multiple locations while maintaining cultural cohesion
• Drive margin improvement and business efficiency through strong KPI and performance frameworks
Leveraging our deep network within both the facilities management and professional services sectors, we approached candidates with proven success in leading finance teams within growth-focused environments. Cultural alignment, commercial acumen, and a proactive, hands-on approach were prioritised alongside technical excellence.
The Outcome
Following a competitive and highly selective process, we successfully placed a Group Finance Director with extensive experience in scaling businesses and leading finance functions through periods of rapid growth and strategic transition.
The appointed candidate now:
• Provides strategic financial leadership across both HPS and Edozo
• Oversees forecasting, reporting, cash flow, and statutory submissions
• Manages and mentors a high-performing finance team
• Drives business planning and long-term strategy with senior leadership
• Supports M&A considerations, efficiency improvements, and exit preparation initiatives