Average Finance Director salary in West Midlands (Region)

Finance Director, Milton Keynes, Hybrid working£90- £100kpa plus benefits On behalf of our client, a respected and forward-thinking charitable Trust, we are pleased to invite applications for the role of Finance Director. This is a pivotal leadership position, offering the opportunity to support the Chief Executive and Board in delivering the Trust's Strategic Plan across the charity and its subsidiaries. The successful candidate will bring strategic financial insight, a collaborative leadership style, and a strong commercial mindset - including oversight of a significant property portfolio. Working closely with the Property Director, the Finance Director will play a key role in maximising long-term investment returns to support the Trust's mission and sustainability.The Finance Director will be a key member of the senior leadership team, working closely with the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees, and wider executive colleagues. Responsibilities include:* Leading the strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across the charity and its subsidiaries.* Providing high-quality financial analysis and advice to support decision-making and long-term sustainability.* Ensuring robust financial controls, compliance with regulatory and statutory obligations, and effective risk management.* Supporting the delivery of the Trust's Strategic Plan by aligning financial strategy with organisational objectives.* Managing the Trust's financial operations, including oversight of accounting, reporting, audit, tax, and treasury functions.* In conjunction with the Property Director, monitoring the performance of the Trust's commercial property portfolio and supporting its active management to maximise investment returns.* Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, and funding bodies.* Leading and developing a high-performing finance team, promoting a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.We are seeking a strategic, commercially minded finance leader with:* A recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and substantial post-qualification experience.* A successful track record in a senior financial leadership role, gained in the charitable, public, or private sector.* Strong commercial and strategic acumen, with experience managing complex financial operations and contributing at board level.* An understanding of, or genuine interest in, the charitable sector and the role of finance in delivering social impact.* Experience working with investment portfolios and/or property assets would be advantageous.* Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.* A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with the ability to foster inclusive teams and decision-making environments.AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

We are partnering with a leading manufacturer in the FMCG sector, known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence, to recruit a Director of Finance. This is a 'number one' position and will play a pivotal role in driving the financial strategy and performance of the manufacturing facility based in Newport, South Wales.Responsibilities Include: Provide strategic financial insights and analysis to support commercial decision-making.Manage the financial accounting and reporting processes for the business unit, ensuring the integrity of financial information and analysisMaintain and govern the internal financial control environment to minimise risk and meet business objectives.Lead the finance team, driving performance, talent management, and adherence to the company's values and competenciesCoordinate the business unit's accounting, forecasting, and planning processes Skills and Attributes: ACA/CIMA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in a FMCG or complex manufacturing environmentStrong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and influencing abilities to work effectively across functionsExperience in managing a finance team and driving process improvementsProficient in using financial systems and software, with SAP experience highly desirable. What's on offer: £100,000 - £110,000 + benefits to include car allowance and bonus.If you are an experienced finance professional with a passion for driving business performance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Director of Finance role.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. 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.

Your new companyA market-leading, national housebuilder is recruiting for a Finance Director in one of their key regions. Your new roleSupporting a relatively new MD, this autonomous role will lead a small finance team in the full financial planning, analysis, control and reporting for the region. This role will also have strategic and commercial input and will directly impact the financial performance of the region. What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role you will need to be a qualified and experienced Finance Director with relevant housebuilding or related experience. This is a tough operating environment with a relatively inexperienced board, and therefore you will need resilience, gravitas and strong people skills. What you'll get in returnThis role is an office-based role near the NEC and comes with an excellent bonus, car allowance and a comprehensive benefits package. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk