Finance Director

EA First Compass House; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Birmingham is seeking a Finance Director. This role involves overseeing financial operations, providing strategic guidance, and supporting sustainable growth. Candidates should be professionally qualified with extensive financial leadership experience, ideally in a professional services environment. This position offers a competitive salary package, annual bonuses linked to strategic goals, and potential equity options.

Benefits

Annual bonus of up to 25%

Offer of equity after qualifying period

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in finance.
• Extensive experience in financial leadership in professional services.
• Strong understanding of financial strategy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations including forecasting and reporting.
• Support pricing and contract negotiation.
• Advising the leadership team on financial planning.

Skills

Financial leadership

Risk management

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Financial software proficiency

Education

Professional finance qualification

Tools

ERP systems

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:

• A professional finance qualification with significant post-qualification experience
• Extensive experience in financial leadership ideally from a professional services environment
• A strong understanding of financial strategy, risk management, and compliance
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives

• Basic salary package to attract the best
• Annual bonus of up to 25% linked to strategic goals
• Offer of equity (after a qualifying period)

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.