Finance Director

EA FIRST LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Birmingham is seeking a proven Finance Director to oversee financial operations and leadership. This role includes strategic guidance and driving digital transformation in finance, supporting sustainable growth. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in financial management and a strong strategic outlook.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management, ideally in a professional services environment.
• Strong strategic and operational acumen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting.
• Support pricing, contract negotiation, and resource allocation decisions.
• Maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures.

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 :