Finance Director

Lord Search & Selection; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology manufacturing firm in Sutton Coldfield seeks a Finance Director to manage financial operations, lead reporting, and provide strategic financial insights. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong leadership skills and a proven track record in complex environments. This impactful role offers a salary of up to £100,000 plus bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with a strong technical grounding.
• Proven track record in fast-moving and complex environments.
• Expertise in financial reporting, systems, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations across the group.
• Lead financial reporting and statutory compliance.
• Drive improvements in cash flow management and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Reporting

Analytical Mindset

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA)

Job description

Overview

Technology role based in Sutton Coldfield. Salary: up to £100,000 + Bonus. Ref: 10142.

The Company

We are representing a market-leading technology manufacturing firm that recently received significant private equity backing. With ambitious plans to accelerate growth both organically and through strategic acquisitions, the business is entering a transformative phase of development and value creation.

The Role

This is a newly created role where you will be instrumental in managing the day-to-day financial operations across the group. In a fast-paced and evolving environment, the Finance Director will lead financial reporting, statutory compliance, and consolidation processes, while driving improvements in cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. You will also support the wider senior leadership team with commercial analysis and financial insight to guide strategic decision-making and assess the financial viability of future investment and acquisition opportunities. This is a highly visible and impactful role suited to a finance leader looking to influence the long-term success of a private equity-backed business.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations across the group.
• Lead financial reporting, statutory compliance, and consolidation processes.
• Drive improvements in cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Provide commercial analysis and financial insight to guide strategic decision-making.
• Assess the financial viability of future investment and acquisition opportunities.
• Support the wider senior leadership team with financial leadership in a private equity-backed environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with strong technical grounding.
• Proven track record in fast-moving and complex environments.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; able to engage with senior stakeholders and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Expertise in financial reporting, systems, and controls; commercial acumen; analytical mindset; proactive, solutions-focused approach.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on your next challenge, please apply in confidence with a detailed CV, quoting reference 10142.