Divisional Finance Director - Fixed Term

Compliance Group; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance organization is seeking a Divisional Finance Director for its Water division. The role, fixed-term for 9 to 12 months, involves developing financial strategies, leading financial planning, and managing divisional financial operations. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant experience, excellent analytical skills, and a strong leadership background. This position allows for remote work within the Midlands and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extra day off for birthday

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in senior financial leadership roles.
• Proven ability to deliver strategic insight and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills to present complex data.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial strategies aligned with divisional objectives.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, balance sheet reconciliations, and audits.

Skills

Strategic insight

Financial planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

At Compliance Group we are on the lookout for a Divisional Finance Director to join our Water division on a fixed-term contract. If you are an experienced financial leader who thrives on driving performance, shaping strategy, and influencing senior stakeholders, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You will play a pivotal role in guiding the division's financial operations, providing strategic insight, and supporting growth, while ensuring robust governance and compliance are in place. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will be valued from day one.

What you receive for joining us

We believe in rewarding senior talent properly, which is why we are offering a highly competitive salary of £75,000 to £85,000 for this fixed-term position. The contract will run between 9 and 12 months, with the exact length dependent on start date, meaning the sooner you are available, the longer the contract can be. Alongside the financial package, you will also benefit from 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day off for your birthday, a collaborative and supportive environment, and the opportunity to work closely with divisional and group leadership. You will lead a high-performing finance team and make a lasting impact on the strategic direction of the business. For the right person, there may also be opportunities within the wider Group once the contract ends.

Here is a look at some of the things you will be doing

• Developing and delivering financial strategies aligned with both divisional and group objectives
• Leading financial planning, forecasting, and reporting to support effective decision-making
• Building strong working relationships with the Managing Directors, Group CFO, and Group CEO, providing analysis and insight at monthly review meetings
• Overseeing key financial processes including budgeting, balance sheet reconciliations, audit, and regulatory compliance while driving process improvements across the division

Can you show experience in some of these areas

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in senior financial leadership roles
• Strong track record of managing divisional or group-level financial operations, with proven ability to deliver strategic insight and influence stakeholders at the highest level
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills with the ability to handle complex data, present findings clearly, and support major business decisions
• Inspirational leadership style, experienced in building, mentoring, and motivating high-performing finance teams within a fast-paced and evolving environment

This is a predominantly remote role and you can be based anywhere in the Midlands, with site visits required weekly or sometimes every two weeks. If you feel you have the skills and experience to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. This role is fixed-term, but it offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our growth story while working alongside senior leaders who will value your expertise with the possibility of future opportunities across the Group.