Regional Finance Director - Midlands

Dains; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy firm in Birmingham is seeking a Regional Finance Director to provide end-to-end financial support including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified, have proven commercial finance experience, and strong analytical skills. Competitive salary and robust benefits package offered, including flexible working options and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Discounted shopping platform

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance business partnering or commercial finance role.
• Strong understanding of management accounting, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process for financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze monthly management accounts and forecasts.
• Collaborate with the finance team for process improvements.
• Deliver annual budgets and rolling forecasts in collaboration with units.

Skills

Financial analysis

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Advanced Excel

Financial systems (e.g., Sage, Xero)

Job description

Regional Finance Director - Midlands

Department: Internal Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Birmingham

Reporting To: Group CFO

Description

As a dynamic and growing accountancy firm with over 1,000 employees, we are seeking a Regional Finance Director (Midlands). We are looking to appoint a commercially-minded Regional Finance Director (Midlands) to join our expanding finance team. This pivotal role will provide end-to-end financial support across month-end processes, budgeting and forecasting cycles, long-term planning, and commercial decision-making. The successful candidate will be a collaborative team player with a can-do attitude, partnering with both internal and regional stakeholders. They will bring a curious and innovative mindset, combined with strong people skills, to offer insight and challenge that drives strategic business outcomes. A driven and focused individual, they will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and a passion for delivering meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results.
• Prepare, review, and analyse monthly management accounts including P&L, WIP, aged debt, and regional balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to identify and implement process improvements that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of reporting.
• Lead the planning, preparation, and delivery of annual budgets and rolling forecasts in collaboration with business unit leaders.
• Provide variance analysis with actionable insight
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts
• Support the creation and maintenance of long-term financial plans to align with Dains’ strategic objectives
• Work closely with Business Development and Regional Leadership to evaluate new opportunities
• Monitor and analyse work-in-progress and debt levels across regions
• Partner with operational teams to improve working capital performance
• Maintain ownership of regional balance sheets, ensuring integrity and accuracy

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Education: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Professional Experience: Proven experience in a finance business partnering or commercial finance role
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of management accounting, forecasting, and budgeting
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Commercial Awareness: Commercially astute with strong business acumen
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, or similar)

Job Benefits

At Dains, we are committed to your professional growth and development. We provide a comprehensive suite of training and development opportunities designed to enhance your skills and expand your career possibilities. Our leaders utilise a coaching style and provide on-the-job training.

You will have access to continuing professional development courses and will be sponsored to undertake a coaching training course if you are not already a trained coach. We support every team member in achieving their full potential. Our development programs are tailored to nurture your unique talents and ambitions, ensuring you not only meet but exceed your professional goals.

We offer a highly competitive salary, and our generous benefits package includes, but is not limited to:

• Flexible and hybrid/smart working options
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• A generous discounted shopping platform for all staff
• Greener car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Joining us also brings many social benefits; we have a full social calendar!