Operational Finance Director

Talent Solutions Staffing UK; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services business in the green space seeks an Operational Finance Director to lead a team and modernise operations. This role offers hybrid working, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to drive strategic plans while engaging with senior stakeholders. Ideal for a proactive finance professional prepared to make a significant impact within their organisation.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus potential

Private healthcare (including a partner)

Up to 6% matched pension

Salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with experience in service industries.
• Leading teams for accurate and insightful reporting.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing finance team and modernise financial operations.
• Partner with COO and CFO for operational performance improvements.
• Support month-end processes, forecasting, and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Management

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Commercial Acumen

Education

CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Operational Finance Director

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Location: Coventry / Hybrid

About the role

As an Operational Finance Director, you'll be more than a finance leader - You'll be a strategic partner, a change-maker, and a trusted advisor to the UK's Regional Executive and Senior Finance teams in a leading Services Business in the Green Space. This is your opportunity to lead a high-performing team of Finance Business Partners and Analysts, modernise financial operations, and influence decisions at the highest level.

You'll work closely with the COO and CFO to drive operational performance, improve financial processes, and embed a culture of commercial excellence. With hybrid working and regular site visits, you'll stay connected to the business while enjoying flexibility and autonomy.

This role is ideal for someone who's curious, proactive, and ready to make a real impact.

About you

You're a qualified finance professional (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with a strong background in service-based industries like Construction, Facilities Management or Utilities. You'll be:

• Leading a team of 8, including Senior Business Partners and Analysts, to deliver accurate, insightful reporting.
• Partnering with operational leaders to drive performance and accountability across a diverse contract portfolio.
• Challenging inefficiencies and identifying opportunities for improvement using tools like Power BI.
• Supporting the month-end process and ensuring robust forecasting and budgeting.
• Influencing senior stakeholders with clear, actionable insights.
• Contributing to succession planning and deputising for the CFO when needed.

Your benefits

We offer a competitive package designed to support your success and wellbeing:

• Car allowance + Bonus Potential
• Private healthcare (including a partner)
• Up to 6% matched pension + salary sacrifice scheme
• Hybrid working with flexibility to visit contracts

Why Talent Solutions?

At Talent Solutions, we connect ambitious professionals with purposeful careers. We're proud to support a leading services business in the green space - where finance plays a vital role in shaping sustainable communities. We champion diversity, invest in our people, and offer careers with real impact. Join us and help lead the transformation of a business that's ready for its next chapter.

For more information and to apply, please click the apply link.