Finance Director

EA First Compass House; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Birmingham is seeking a Finance Director. The role involves overseeing financial operations, strategic guidance for sustainable growth, and mentoring finance teams. The ideal candidate has a professional finance qualification with extensive experience in financial leadership, especially in the professional services sector. Competitive salary and bonus structure offered.

Benefits

Basic salary package to attract top talent

Annual bonus of up to 25%

Equity offer after qualifying period

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in finance.
• Experience in a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of financial strategy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations including budgeting and reporting.
• Support pricing and contract negotiation.
• Advising on financial planning and risk management.
• Drive automation and digital transformation in finance.
• Lead and mentor the finance team.

Skills

Professional finance qualification

Financial leadership experience

Risk management

Proficiency in financial software

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Financial software

ERP systems

Job description

Our client a leading professional services firm with offices in Central Birmingham is seeking a Finance Director.

Our client is a leading professional services firm with offices in Central Birmingham, providing expert advisory and support services to UK as well as global clients.

They offer deep industry expertise with a pragmatic, results-driven approach. They work closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and design tailored solutions.

The Finance Director will play a key strategic and operational role in leading the financial management of the firm.

As a member of the senior leadership team based in Birmingham, you will provide financial insight, strategic guidance, and commercial acumen to support sustainable growth and profitability.

Key deliverables will include:

Overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting

• Supporting pricing, contract negotiation, and resource allocation decisions
• Maintaining robust financial controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard the firm's assets
• Advising the leadership team on financial planning, risk management, and investment decisions
• Driving automation and digital transformation within finance
• Leading and mentoring the finance team, fostering a culture of 'best in class'

A successful Finance Director should have:

• A professional finance qualification with significant post-qualification experience
• Extensive experience in financial leadership ideally from a professional services environment
• A strong understanding of financial strategy, risk management, and compliance
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives

• Basic salary package to attract the best
• Annual bonus of up to 25% linked to strategic goals
• Offer of equity (after a qualifying period)

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.