Finance Director – Ref 10789

Role: Finance Director
Ref: 10789
Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Salary: £85,000 – £95,000 pa
Benefits: Company Car, Pension, Healthcare, Employee Ownership
Holidays: 25 days + Statutory holidays
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours – 8:30 am – 5:00pm (1 hour lunch) with flexible start/finish times
Job Type: Full-time and hybrid working

Are you currently a No.1 Finance Controller or Finance Director seeking a new challenge where you can truly make a difference? Athwal Resourcing is exclusively retained to find a strategic and commercially astute Finance Director for a thriving, employee-owned construction group.

Our client, a small but rapidly growing group in the construction sector, is at an exciting juncture. With recent transition to an employee-owned structure, they need a Finance Director with Board-level experience to lead their financial operations and drive business growth. This is a rare opportunity to join the Senior Leadership Team, where your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the company’s future supporting the Managing Director and the Board.

 As the Finance Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Leadership Acting as a critical advisor to the Board, providing insights and recommendations to support business growth;
• Financial Control Full responsibility for finance control and business reporting, including timely production of monthly management accounts and Board reports on financial performance;
• Budget Management Preparing and presenting budgets, collaborating closely with the Board Directors;
• Project Accounting Reviewing WIP costs and cost breakdowns for projects, and overseeing the accuracy of all ledgers;
• Compliance and Reporting Managing statutory and legal reporting requirements, and ensuring the timely submission of VAT and CIS returns;
• Team Leadership Leading and developing a small finance team, maintaining high standards of financial management and compliance;
• Operational Involvement Overseeing cash flow management, payroll, and the development of financial systems, particularly in relation to costing and revenue recognition.

Ideally, you will have these skills and attributes:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent;
• A strong background in manufacturing or construction, with expertise in Work in Progress (WIP), revenue recognition, and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) for application for payment processes;
• Proven track record at the Board level, with the ability to lead and develop a finance team;
• Exceptional numerical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on detail;
• Experience managing complex, multi-site accounting operations;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively across all levels;
• A deep understanding of business dynamics and the ability to contribute to the company’s growth strategy;
• Capable of meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• A proactive approach to enhancing processes and driving efficiency.

This role is ideal if you are looking to take the next step in your career and be part of something extraordinary. Your background in manufacturing or construction, combined with your strategic insight and leadership experience, will make you a perfect fit for this position.

In return, the company offers:

• Competitive Salary – £85,000 to £95,000 per annum;
• Company Car – Electric vehicle provided;
• Bonus – Performance-related bonus;
• Pension – Employer contributions of 5%;
• Hybrid Working – Flexibility with up to 2 days working from home;
• Annual Leave – 25 days, increasing to 27 days with service;
• Health Benefits – Private health and dental insurance, health screening, life assurance (10x salary), and income protection;
• Employee Ownership – Be part of an Employee-Owned Trust with profit-sharing opportunities
• Additional Perks – Employee Assistance Programme, volunteering days.

If you’re a Finance Controller or Finance Director with Statutory or Board exposure ready to bring your experience and leadership to an exciting and growing business, we want to hear from you. Apply now or contact Athwal Resourcing for a confidential discussion about this exclusive opportunity.