Finance Director - #2091619

Finance Director
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