Financial Director

SF Executive; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Birmingham is seeking a dynamic Finance Director to lead its financial strategy and governance. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the financial landscape of a growing engineering business backed by private equity. Collaborating closely with the CEO and leadership team, you will drive strategic decision-making, oversee financial operations, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced environment. If you are a commercially focused finance professional with a strong technical foundation and excellent leadership skills, this role presents an exciting chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Performance-related incentives

Equity upside

Competitive salary

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with a proven track record as a Finance Director.
• Experience in project-based, engineering, or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team ensuring robust systems and compliance.
• Drive financial strategy and produce accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

Skills

Financial Strategy

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Cash Flow Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Technical Finance

Commercial Acumen

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

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Managing Director & Head of CFO Practice

A dynamic and well-established Birmingham-based design and engineering business, delivering complex project-based solutions, is seeking an accomplished Finance Director to join its senior leadership team.

Backed by private equity and with strong momentum in the market, this is a pivotal role for a commercially focused and strategically minded finance professional who can lead the finance function through the next stage of growth and transformation.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to join a business with a strong technical foundation, a collaborative culture, and ambitious plans for expansion. As Finance Director, you will partner closely with the CEO and leadership team, taking ownership of financial strategy, governance, and operational finance in a fast-moving, engineering-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring robust financial systems, controls, and compliance.
• Drive financial strategy, planning, and performance monitoring aligned with commercial and operational goals.
• Produce timely, accurate financial reporting, including board packs, KPIs, and investor updates.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial modelling for key projects.
• Support strategic decision-making through insightful analysis and scenario planning.
• Ensure effective risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Engage with external advisors, auditors, lenders, and private equity stakeholders.
• Continuously improve financial processes, systems, and team capability.

About You

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven track record as a Finance Director (or equivalent) in a project-based, engineering, or manufacturing business.
• Strong technical finance and commercial acumen, with experience in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with operational and commercial leaders.
• Hands-on, pragmatic leadership style with excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Comfortable managing complexity, ambiguity, and driving change.
• Prior experience in a private equity-backed business is interesting but not a prerequisite.
• We would prefer candidates from an SME / standalone background who live within or near to the West Midlands.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a growing business with a strong market position.
• High visibility role with close collaboration with private equity investors and the executive team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including performance-related incentives and equity upside.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Manufacturing and Engineering Services

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