posted: 13th February 2025

Finance Director – Lichfield (Full-time on-site)
£150,000 + Substantial Equity Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially astute Finance Director to join a dynamic owner-managed business in Lichfield. This is a pivotal role for an experienced finance leader who will drive financial strategy, optimise performance, and support the owners in preparing for a successful exit within the next 3–5 years.

The Role

Reporting directly to the owners, you will:

• Lead financial strategy, ensuring strong governance and commercial decision-making.
• Play a key role in preparing the business for a future exit, working closely with advisors and potential investors.
• Oversee M&A activity, ensuring seamless integration and value creation.
• Manage financial planning, reporting, and forecasting to support growth.
• Work hands-on in an entrepreneurial environment, driving operational and strategic improvements.

The Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will be:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experienced in M&A transactions, with a proven track record of supporting business sales or acquisitions.
• Familiar with owner-managed businesses, understanding the challenges and opportunities they present.
• Commercially focused, with the ability to challenge, influence, and add value beyond the numbers.
• Based within a commutable distance of Lichfield.

If you’re a strategic finance leader looking for an entrepreneurial, high-impact role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.