Average Finance Director salary in Redditch

Gleeson Recruitment Group partnering with a highly respected organisation within the manufacturing sector to appoint a dynamic Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys being close to operations, acting as a trusted advisor, and shaping the financial performance of a complex, fast-moving environment.In this role, you'll have full visibility across the UK business, working closely with senior leadership and multiple functional teams. It's a position for someone who enjoys ownership, over reporting, controls, forecasting, and financial insight.As Finance Manager, you will lead the full spectrum of financial management activity for the UK site. This includes building robust budgets and forecasts, preparing month-end and year-end reporting packs, and ensuring that financial results are delivered accurately and on time.Responsibilities of the role:Providing clear, value-adding analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.Managing balance sheet integrity and driving improvements in financial control.Overseeing the submission of group reporting data and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.Working with operational leaders to track performance metrics, identify cost-saving opportunities, and monitor site-wide expenditure.Supporting the approval, tracking, and post-investment review of capital projects.Maintaining strong liquidity management and helping optimise working capital.Engaging cross-functionally with finance, operations, procurement, commercial teams, and cost control.Taking on ad-hoc projects and initiatives set by the Finance Director, often with the opportunity to shape processes and challenge how things are done.Who we're looking for:We're seeking a Finance Manager with strong technical grounding, excellent analytical capability, and the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders. You'll be someone who enjoys owning processes, improving ways of working, and influencing outcomes across the business.This role would suit a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with experience in the manufacturing industry.Why this role is worth considering:You'll be joining a high-performing organisation with a strong reputation, supportive leadership, and significant opportunity to make your mark. The Finance Director is committed to empowering this person, giving them autonomy and exposure to a wide range of challenges and decision-making.If you're driven, commercially curious, and ready for a role where you can genuinely influence business performance, this is an excellent next step.At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

About the BusinessA fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing logistics business based in Studley as a Finance Manager. The company offers excellent training and development, with the chance to work closely alongside the Finance Director. This role also provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with the business owner and progress towards a future Finance Director position.Main Duties:As a Finance Manager, your main duties include:Preparation of monthly management accounts for a fast growing SME businessOverseeing daily finance activities, including journals, reconciliations, and reportingMaintaining intercompany accounts and performing regular reconciliationsDelivering detailed departmental analysis as part of the management accountsAssisting with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow managementProviding meaningful financial insight to support informed business decisionsActing as a key point of contact for external accountants and advisorsLocation / Office / CultureThe role is hybrid with 4 days in the office, 1 day at home. The company operate from a contemporary office based in Studley. The role offers genuine progression opportunity with excellent mentorship from the Finance Director.What We Are Looking ForThe ideal candidate will haveACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified – preferred but not essentialDemonstrable experience in producing end-to-end management accounts is essentialConfident working autonomously while maintaining close collaboration with stakeholdersGood knowledge of intercompany accounting principlesWhy Join the businessFantastic mentorship from the Finance DirectorHybrid workingGenuine progression into future Finance Director roleHave a real influence in a long-term, stable job environmentBacking for candidates who plan on pursuing professional qualificationsAbout UsWe are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.Ref: VL67267

FINANCE ASSISTANT - PERM - REDDITCH - 26-30KpaOur client who are based in Redditch are seeking an accounts assistant to join a team of 12 in the current finance department. You will work closely with the financial controller for on the day to day finance activities of the business. The role will be varied working across different areas within finance with your own specific tasks and responsibilities.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Main Duties and Responsibilities:Sales LedgerControlling and managing sales invoicing.Handling and resolving customer queries. Setting up new customer accounts and supporting credit facility decisions.Principal responsibility is that of Credit Control for group companiesLiasing with and supporting operations team for invoicing completenessPurchase LedgerFull management of all incoming purchase ledger emails.Posting and checking purchase invoices, checking statements and ensuring PO and approval processes adhere with company policy.Setting up new suppliers and general supplier communication.BankingDownloading and posting bank transactions into the ledger.Completing month end banking reconciliations.Reporting / AnalysisSupporting FC with month end across the businesses Looking at new projects that arise.These responsibilities should give a reasonable expectation of the role, but duties are not limited to this, and support may be requested for other business needs.Greenwell Gleeson Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.To find out more about how and why Greenwell Gleeson Ltd process your personal data in line with the data protection regime please go to the privacy notice on our website