Finance Director

Harper May Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services group in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead their finance function and shape strategic direction. The role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving performance through reporting and strong controls. Ideal candidates will have a proven background in financial leadership and excellent analytical skills, offering a competitive salary with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar financial leadership role.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Experience in financial operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team and ensure accurate reporting.
• Oversee management accounts and statutory reporting.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Job description

Our client is a growing and well-respected financial services group offering a range of innovative solutions across both retail and commercial markets. As the business moves into a new phase of strategic development, they are seeking a Finance Director who can lead the finance function and play a key role in shaping the group’s future direction.

Role Overview

The Finance Director will take responsibility for all financial operations, driving performance through insightful reporting, strong controls, and strategic planning. Working closely with the executive leadership team, the role blends hands‑on operational finance with forward‑looking commercial support to guide business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team, ensuring accurate reporting, effective controls, and continuous improvement across all financial operations
• Oversee management accounts, statutory reporting, and the preparation of board packs
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting in line with the wider business strategy
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements within the financial services environment
• Provide commercial insight and financial modelling to support product development, investment activity, and growth initiatives
• Manage relationships with externa...