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Regional Finance Director - Midlands

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Dains Accountants and Advisers

OverviewAs a dynamic and growing accountancy firm with over 1,000 employees, we are seeking a Regional Finance Director (Midlands).

Department:

Internal Finance

Location:

Birmingham

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results.

Prepare, review, and analyse monthly management accounts including PandL, WIP, aged debt, and regional balance sheet reconciliations.

Collaborate with the wider finance team to identify and implement process improvements that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of reporting.

Lead the planning, preparation, and delivery of annual budgets and rolling forecasts in collaboration with business unit leaders.

Provide variance analysis with actionable insight.

Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts.

Support the creation and maintenance of long-term financial plans to align with Dains’ strategic objectives.

Work closely with Business Development and Regional Leadership to evaluate new opportunities.

Monitor and analyse work-in-progress and debt levels across regions.

Partner with operational teams to improve working capital performance.

Maintain ownership of regional balance sheets, ensuring integrity and accuracy.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Education:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Professional Experience:

Proven experience in a finance business partnering or commercial finance role

Industry Knowledge:

Strong understanding of management accounting, forecasting, and budgeting

Analytical Skills:

Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

Commercial Awareness:

Commercially astute with strong business acumen

Communication Skills:

Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders

Technical Skills:

Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, or similar)

Job BenefitsAt Dains, we are committed to your professional growth and development. We provide a comprehensive suite of training and development opportunities designed to enhance your skills and expand your career possibilities. Our leaders utilise a coaching style and provide on-the-job training.

You will have access to continuing professional development courses and will be sponsored to undertake a coaching training course if you are not already a trained coach. We support every team member in achieving their full potential. Our development programs are tailored to nurture your unique talents and ambitions, ensuring you not only meet but exceed your professional goals.

Flexible and hybrid/smart working options

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Option to buy and sell annual leave

Health Insurance

Life Assurance

A generous discounted shopping platform for all staff

Greener car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Joining us also brings many social benefits; we have a full social calendar!

Seniority levelDirector

Employment typeFull-time

Job functionFinance and Sales

IndustriesAccounting

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