Finance Director

PDA Search & Selection; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Finance Director for a prominent HVAC wholesaler in Birmingham. The role involves financial strategy development, team leadership, and overseeing IT systems to drive efficiency. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in senior finance roles, strong leadership skills, and a professional accounting qualification. The company fosters a results-driven culture with a focus on professional integrity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior finance roles, ideally in wholesale or distribution.
• Strong technical proficiency in accounting and financial practices.
• Experience managing IT systems or leading digital transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute financial strategies for growth.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team.
• Oversee financial functions and deliver insightful analysis.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and banks.
• Drive process optimisation within finance and IT.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

IT systems management

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Position: Finance Director - HVAC Wholesaler

Salary: Competitive package

Location: West Midlands

Our client is a prominent HVAC wholesaler with a comprehensive national branch network, employing 250 staff and generating sales of approximately £100 million. The company is widely recognised for its dedication to excellence in distribution and customer service, supporting a broad and varied client base across the United Kingdom.

Overview

This role is integral to shaping the organisation's financial strategy and operations. Reporting to the Managing Director and Board of Directors, you will provide leadership to a team of 15 finance professionals and assume primary responsibility for the company's IT infrastructure, championing both financial stewardship and digital innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute financial strategies that align with the company's growth plans.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee all financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, statutory reporting, and compliance.
• Deliver insightful analysis and comprehensive reports to support informed decision-making by the Managing Director and Board.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and other key financial partners.
• Hold overarching responsibility for IT systems and infrastructure, collaborating closely with IT partners to ensure secure and effective operations and drive digital transformation efforts.
• Drive process optimisation and operational efficiency within both finance and IT functions.
• Support business development initiatives, including investment assessments and branch performance evaluations.

Candidate Profile & Experience

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (essential).
• Extensive experience in senior finance roles, ideally within the wholesale, distribution, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a history of managing and developing finance teams.
• Strong technical proficiency in accounting and financial analysis.
• Experience managing IT systems or leading digital transformation projects is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to influence at board level.
• Commercially aware, results-driven, and resilient.
• Upholds the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Interested candidates should forward their CV in strictest confidence to Paul Davidson @ PDA Search & Selection Limited