Finance Director

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

Job summary

A financial services group in Birmingham is seeking a Finance Director to lead finance operations and shape the group's future direction. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong post-qualified experience, a background in financial services, and excellent communication skills. You will oversee reporting, compliance, and drive strategic financial initiatives in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• Background in financial services or another regulated environment is essential.
• Proven track record leading a finance team within a complex, multi-entity group structure.
• Deep understanding of financial controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team, ensuring accurate reporting and effective controls.
• Oversaw management accounts and statutory reporting.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

Skills

Strong post-qualified experience

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Our client is a growing and well‑respectful 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 external stakeholders, including auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies

• Implement scalable systems and processes to support efficiency and future expansion

• Act as a strategic adviser to the executive team, contributing to key decisions across the organisation

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong post‑qualified experience

• Background in financial services or another regulated environment is essential

• Proven track record leading a finance team within a complex, multi‑entity group structure

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at board level

• Deep understanding of financial controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, hands‑on leadership approach