Finance Director

SF Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Birmingham is seeking a Finance Director to lead its financial strategy and governance. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape the financial landscape of a growing business backed by private equity. You will partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. Your expertise in financial reporting and risk management will be crucial in driving performance and ensuring compliance. If you are a commercially minded finance professional ready to make an impact, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Performance-related incentives

Equity upside

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Finance Director in project-based or engineering businesses.
• Strong technical finance and commercial acumen in evolving environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team ensuring robust financial systems and compliance.
• Drive financial strategy, planning, and performance monitoring aligned with goals.

Skills

Financial Strategy

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Cash Flow Management

Risk Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

A dynamic and well-established Birmingham based design and engineering business, delivering complex project-based solutions, is seeking an accomplished Finance Director to join its senior leadership team.

Backed by private equity and with strong momentum in the market, this is a pivotal role for a commercially focused and strategically minded finance professional who can lead the finance function through the next stage of growth and transformation.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to join a business with a strong technical foundation, a collaborative culture, and ambitious plans for expansion. As Finance Director, you will partner closely with the CEO and leadership team, taking ownership of financial strategy, governance, and operational finance in a fast-moving, engineering-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring robust financial systems, controls, and compliance.
Drive financial strategy, planning, and performance monitoring aligned with commercial and operational goals.
Produce timely, accurate financial reporting, including board packs, KPIs, and investor updates.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial modelling for key projects.
Support strategic decision-making through insightful analysis and scenario planning.
Ensure effective risk management and regulatory compliance.
Engage with external advisors, auditors, lenders, and private equity stakeholders.
Continuously improve financial processes, systems, and team capability.

About You

A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Proven track record as a Finance Director (or equivalent) in a project-based, engineering, or manufacturing business.
Strong technical finance and commercial acumen, with experience in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Demonstrated ability to partner with operational and commercial leaders.
Hands-on, pragmatic leadership style with excellent communication and influencing skills.
Comfortable managing complexity, ambiguity, and driving change.
Prior experience in a private equity-backed business is interesting but not a prerequisite.
We would prefer candidates from an SME / standalone background who live within or near to the West Midlands

What's on Offer

Opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a growing business with a strong market position.
High visibility role with close collaboration with private equity investors and the executive team.
Competitive salary and benefits package, including performance-related incentives and equity upside