Finance Director

PDA Search & Selection; Stafford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC wholesaler in the West Midlands seeks a Finance Director to spearhead financial strategy and operations. The successful candidate will lead a finance team and manage IT infrastructure, driving financial stewardship and digital innovation. Essential qualifications include ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, along with extensive senior finance experience. This role offers a competitive salary package and the opportunity to influence strategic decisions at a senior level.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior finance roles, ideally within wholesale or distribution.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities managing finance teams.
• Experience managing IT systems or leading digital transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute financial strategies aligning with growth plans.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and compliance.
• Deliver analysis and reports for informed decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

IT systems management

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 Search & Selection Limited