Finance Director

PDA Search & Selection; Cannock; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Director for a prominent HVAC wholesaler in the West Midlands. The ideal candidate will formulate financial strategies, lead a finance team, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. An ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification is essential. Interested candidates should send their CV in confidence.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior finance roles, ideally within the wholesale or distribution sectors.
• Strong technical proficiency in accounting and financial analysis.
• Experience managing IT systems or leading digital transformation projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute financial strategies that align with the company’s growth plans.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Oversee all financial functions, including budgeting and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Integrity

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

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 Search & Selection Limited