Birmingham
Up to £120,000 + Benefits
KC Group are partnering with a PE-backed SME business in Birmingham to recruit an experienced and commercially focused Finance Director.
This is a key appointment for the business and an excellent opportunity for a high-calibre finance professional to join an ambitious organisation during an exciting phase of growth and transformation.
Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, the Finance Director will play a pivotal role in driving business performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and helping deliver the company’s long-term growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls and reporting processes
- Provide commercial and strategic support to the CEO and wider leadership team
- Deliver insightful management information and analysis to support business performance
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management processes
- Support operational improvements and business efficiencies across the organisation
- Manage relationships with external stakeholders including banks, auditors, and investors
- Play a key role in future growth initiatives, acquisitions, and value creation projects
- Prepare board-level reporting and support PE investor requirements
Candidate Profile
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Proven experience operating at Finance Director or senior financial leadership level
- Strong SME experience within a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Commercially astute with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Hands-on approach with the ability to operate strategically and operationally
- Previous PE-backed or investor-led experience would be highly advantageous
- Strong leadership and team management capability
