Junior Financial Director in Birmingham

About the opportunity

Are you looking for a Finance Director role where you can genuinely influence strategy, not just report on it? This is a Board-level position within a well-established and growing UK financial services business, now entering its next phase of development.

Over the past decade, it has evolved from a traditional broker-led model into a more scalable, lending-focused business strengthening control over its portfolio, enhancing long-term value and creating a platform for sustainable growth. With continued investment in funding, product development, and operational infrastructure, the business is well positioned for the future. With an experienced leadership team in place, the next step is appointing a Finance Director who can support, challenge and help shape what comes next. This includes not only defining the financial direction but ensuring its effective delivery and execution across the business.

Reporting to the Managing Director and operating at Board level, you will take full ownership of the finance function and play a key role in shaping both financial performance and strategic direction. You will play a central role in translating strategy into actionable plans, ensuring that financial priorities are embedded, tracked, and delivered across the organisation.

Key responsibilities as Finance Director include:

• Developing and delivering the financial strategy aligned to business objectives;
• Translating strategic objectives into clear financial plans, budgets, and measurable outcomes;
• Full responsibility for finance reporting and control;
• Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling;
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, statutory, and governance requirements;
• Leading, developing, and structuring the finance function;
• Providing commercial insight and constructive challenge to support decision-making;
• Develop and manage the financial infrastructure of the business.

A qualified accountant ACA, ACCA or ACMA with significant senior finance leadership experience, ideally within a regulated or financial services environment. Strong technical background in UK, IFRS and UK Tax; A track record of building and developing high-performing teams; Experience across funding structures, financial modelling, and regulatory frameworks will be advantageous.

A genuine Board-level role with influence across strategy, growth and performance; Full ownership of the finance function within a growing and evolving business; The opportunity to shape the finance function and support long-term growth.

Performance-related bonus ~ Car allowance ~ Pension scheme ~ Private medical insurance ~ Life assurance ~ 30+ days holiday plus bank holidays ~ Flexible working arrangements

If you are looking for a Finance Director role where you can contribute at Board level, influence strategic direction and make a meaningful impact within a growing financial services business, this opportunity is worth exploring. Particularly if you are motivated by turning strategy into tangible results and driving performance across a business.