Finance Director | Birmingham, UK | In-Office

Tim Green Executive Search; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a senior finance professional to join a historic estate on the Shropshire and Staffordshire border. This role as Finance Director involves managing a small finance team and producing accurate financial reports to support strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, cost control, and team leadership. This innovative firm offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with a chance to contribute to a diverse portfolio that includes commercial and residential investments. If you are ready to lead and make a significant impact, this position is for you.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Electric Car

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management and reporting.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial processes, reporting, and analysis.
• Oversee budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and team management.

Skills

Financial Management

Cost Control

Team Leadership

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Tax Compliance

Cash Flow Management

Investment Analysis

Education

Qualified Finance Professional

Tools

Xero

Futrli

Job description

Finance Director

Tim Green Executive Search Birmingham, United Kingdom

This is an interesting and exciting opportunity for a senior finance professional to join this historic estate on the Shropshire and Staffordshire border. Current business activities are farming, forestry, leisure, and commercial/residential real estate investment and development. The estate is led by a highly qualified Senior Management Team, and this is an opportunity for a bright and commercial individual to join this team as Finance Director.

WEST MIDLANDS

Six Figure salary plus full benefits package including discretionary bonus, pension, healthcare and electric car.

4 Days a week in office

THE OPPORTUNITY

The role involves managing a team of three part-qualified accountants, producing accurate management information, and supporting the Managing Director and Senior Management Teams in executing the vision of the portfolio.

The portfolio includes four companies, four trusts, a limited liability partnership, and four small charities. The combined turnover is circa £9m with a capital value of circa £220m. It primarily consists of high-yielding industrial and commercial assets alongside low-yielding residential and rural investments, with development opportunities and a farming enterprise.

The expansion of off-estate investments is facilitated through acquisitions funded by secured lending, while on-estate commercial portfolio expansion is supported by reinvested profits.

The role requires a strong approach to cost control and attention to detail to maximize net profit for reinvestment, considering that secured lending is only used for asset acquisitions or large-scale developments with planning consent.

The MD relies on the FD for financial analysis and reporting to support the business's investment strategy, working with a senior team experienced in Commercial Property, Land Management, Construction, and Farming sectors.

Current financial processes are under review to ensure efficiency. Developing the Finance team will enable greater support to the MD and Senior Management Team.

This position suits a qualified finance professional with a technical, commercial, and practical mindset, eager to lead, collaborate, and contribute to the strategic vision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial management, reporting, analysis, and decision making

• Producing management accounts, cash-flow forecasts, bank reports, and Trustees' reports
• Preparing statutory accounts for trading entities, trusts, and charities
• Managing accounts for trusts and LLP
• Handling budgeting, revisions, and cash-flow forecasting
• Developing key performance indicators for business areas
• Building systems for investment return analysis
• Overseeing financial process and system improvements, focusing on Xero and Futrli

TAX

• Collaborating with tax advisors to stay compliant and mitigate liabilities
• Managing interactions with HMRC, including VAT, NI, and repairs
• Preparing capital gains tax returns

TREASURY

• Maintaining treasury strategy
• Origination, negotiation, and management of loans
• Managing daily cash flow
• Negotiating overdraft arrangements
• Reporting on loan covenants
• Reviewing capital costs and investment portfolios

PAYROLL & PENSIONS

• Overseeing payroll administration
• Managing pension contributions

TEAM MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP

• Developing the Finance team
• Maintaining roles and responsibilities
• Participating in business planning and culture development
• Reporting to MD, Board, and Trustees

GOVERNANCE

• Acting as Company Secretary and ensuring compliance
• Maintaining internal controls and management systems

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Managing relationships with banks, lenders, and advisors
• Negotiating fees and establishing third-party relationships

YOU

• Open to those making their first move into a FD role
• Experience in owner-managed businesses
• Experience with landed estates, private property, or family offices
• Managing small finance teams
• Supportive of active MDs
• Organized, practical, and commercially savvy
• Pragmatic decision-maker
• Capable of managing the finance timeline and portfolio demands