Finance Director

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a qualified accountant to step into a pivotal Finance Director role within a growing E-Commerce SME. This innovative firm offers a collaborative environment where you can shape your position and influence strategic decisions. With flexible working options, including hybrid work and the potential for a 4-day workweek, this role is designed for those looking to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive culture. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career development prospects

Collaborative working environment

Possibility of a 4-day workweek

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in financial accounting and tax management.
• Strong interpersonal skills for influencing and supporting managers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end processes and financial accounting controls.
• Provide financial insights and manage tax matters including VAT.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Tax Management

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Insights

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

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Finance Director | Harborne, Birmingham | Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 + Benefits

An exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) to join a highly profitable & growing £10 million turnover E-Commerce SME as a Finance Director in a newly created role due to expansion.

Why Choose Them?

• Established business with a down-to-earth leadership team and a collaborative working environment.
• Adult working environment with trust to manage your own time effectively.
• New role offering the chance to make it your own, with growth aligned to business expansion.
• Flexible working options, including hybrid work (1 day at home), flexible hours, and a possible 4-day workweek.

In this role, working closely with the MD, you will have full responsibility for managing one direct report, overseeing the end-to-end month-end process, financial accounting and controls, preparing statutory accounts, streamlining finance processes, providing financial insights to stakeholders, and handling some tax matters including VAT and corporation tax.

This position requires a broad skill set, operational versatility, and a proactive attitude typical of SME environments.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to join a growing, employee-centric organization with career development prospects.
• Chance to improve reporting functions, implement ideas, and influence strategic decisions in a senior role, enhancing your commercial acumen.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Experience in an SME environment (sub £50m turnover).
• Strong interpersonal skills to support and influence managers across the business while maintaining financial control.

If you're interested, click the apply button, and I will contact you. If you're just browsing, feel free to contact me first. My details are on LinkedIn (Ben Love at Distinct Recruitment). You can also connect or message me there to discuss further.