Finance Manager

Finance Manager – Strategic Advisory Role
Birmingham
Up to £65k DOE 

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary: £50,000 – £65,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + seasonal closure
• Pension contributions and paid professional subscriptions
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Free parking and access to a collaborative, high-performing team
• Real opportunities to grow into senior leadership

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join a dynamic accountancy practice, working with ambitious SMEs across property, construction, and other growth-focused sectors. This is a high-impact, client-facing role for a qualified accountant who thrives on influence, strategic thinking, and delivering measurable business results.

In this role, you will be more than a number-cruncher — you will be a trusted financial partner, shaping client decisions, supporting growth strategies, and leading advisory engagements. With a capable team managing compliance and transactional tasks, you can focus on advisory, forecasting, and value creation.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a position with autonomy, leadership responsibility, and clear progression into senior and strategic roles.

What You’ll Be Doing

Client Strategy & Advisory

• Serve as the primary finance contact for a portfolio of growth-minded clients
• Lead board and management meetings, providing strategic insight
• Translate complex financial data into actionable business decisions
• Drive profitability, cashflow management, and operational efficiency
• Challenge assumptions and shape client strategy proactively

Financial Leadership & Planning

• Build and maintain integrated forecasts (P&L, cashflow, balance sheet)
• Lead scenario modelling, stress-testing, and strategic planning
• Advise clients on funding, investment, and growth initiatives

Commercial & Portfolio Management

• Ensure client engagements are delivered efficiently, within scope, and profitably
• Develop and strengthen long-term client relationships
• Identify advisory opportunities and add measurable value

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Guide, review, and mentor junior finance staff
• Act as the technical and strategic escalation point
• Support onboarding of high-value or complex clients

What We’re Looking For

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with 8+ years’ experience
• Proven client-facing experience with senior stakeholders or business owners
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
• Confident in challenging clients and influencing decisions
• Leadership experience, mentoring, or team management
• Exposure to project-based businesses (construction, property) is desirable

Why This Role Is Different

• Strategic Influence: Be a trusted advisor, not just a financial reporter
• Autonomy & Ownership: Lead client relationships and shape business outcomes
• Career Progression: Clear pathway into senior leadership roles
• Culture: Flexible hybrid working, collaborative team, and genuine support for growth

Next Steps

This is an exclusive opportunity for a proactive, commercially minded Finance Manager who wants to step into a role with real impact and progression.

Submit your CV or contact Dom on 01904 571760 for more information. UK-based candidates only.