Finance Director

Lord Search & Selection; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology manufacturing firm in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a high-calibre Finance Director to oversee financial operations. This newly created role involves managing day-to-day financial activities, ensuring compliance, and providing financial insights for strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong leadership skills and experience in fast-paced environments. A competitive salary of up to £100,000 plus bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in fast-moving and complex environments.
• Experience in financial reporting, systems, and controls.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders.

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, and forecasting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Proactive approach

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA)

Job description

Technology

To 100,000 + Bonus
Sutton Coldfield

Ref: 10142

The Company

We are currently 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. As part of this exciting journey, the company is now seeking a high-calibre Finance Director to play a pivotal role in strengthening the financial infrastructure as the business scales.

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.

The Person

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with a strong technical grounding and a proven track record of success in fast-moving and complex environments. With strong leadership and communication skills, you will be confident engaging with senior stakeholders and capable of delivering to tight deadlines without compromising on quality. Your expertise in financial reporting, systems, and controls will be complemented by commercial acumen, an analytical mindset, and a 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.