Finance Director in West Midlands

What is a finance director?

A company Finance Director manages the day-to-day operation of the finance team and helps to drive business success by providing the financial insights that lead to better commercial decisions. A Finance Director role blends strategy with operations, risk and compliance.

Finance director job description and responsibilities

The Finance Director is responsible for making sure the company meets financial and legal obligations. They create and maintain best practice reporting, procedures and policies, and support the business with risk and compliance.

They act as the connection between the finance team and the CEO or CFO, helping to drive strategy and hit targets using their financial insight, while also overseeing the finance team as a whole.

Typical daily duties include:

Managing cash flow

Preparing the monthly management accounts

Overseeing reporting, forecasting and budgeting via the finance team

Offering support on tax, audit and risk

Managing external relationships with banks, auditors, consultants etc.

Developing financial and commercial strategy

Management of processes and controls

Utilisation of finance systems

Finance Director job qualifications, skills and experience

A strong academic background is preferred for this role, and employers will be looking for a bachelor’s degree (minimum) in one of the following subjects:

Finance

Accounting

Business

Mathematics

Engineering

Finance Directors should be qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and should also have plenty of experience in dealing with commerciality, stakeholders and board members. It’s also helpful to have several years’ experience in a financial management role and experience with effective cost control. Good leadership skills are important, especially concerning the development of staff skills.

Employers are looking for professionals with some of the following personal qualities:

Group and team leadership skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Business acumen

Target-driven

Strategic thinking

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Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

SAP S/4HANA

ERP Solutions

Sage Accounting Software

Finance

Perform Ad Hoc Financial

Budget Processes

Accounting Functions

Reporting

Salary for Finance Director in West Midlands

83408 - 122265

25th Percentile

83408

Little or no prior experience in the position; still developing relevant skills.

Demand: Low

50th Percentile

99000

Some prior experience in the position; has several relevant skills.

Demand: Moderate

75th Percentile

122265

Extensive prior experience in the position; has mastered relevant skills.

Demand: High

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