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About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring a high-performing and well-supported team
- Act as a strategic partner to the MD and senior leadership team, contributing to wider business decision‑making
- Take ownership of financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting
- Support feasibility modelling and investment decisions, working closely with commercial teams
- Drive strong cash management, cost control, and financial governance
- Ensure accurate and timely management reporting and compliance with group policies
- Identify and resolve key financial and operational risks impacting the business
- Oversee financial input into business continuity and operational planning
- Play a key role in shaping and delivering the business' growth strategy
Candidate Profile
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CA) with significant post‑qualified experience
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role within a commercial environment
- Ideally sector exposure to real estate, property, or construction
- Strong track record of business partnering and influencing senior stakeholders
- Experience in financial planning, analysis, and investment appraisal
- Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, operational environment
- Demonstrable leadership experience, with the ability to build and develop high‑performing teams
Why Apply?
- True number one finance role within a regional business unit
- High level of exposure to senior leadership and decision‑making
- Opportunity to play a key role in driving growth and performance
- Backed by a well‑established and highly regarded UK business
Company: Cobalt Recruitment
Location: Birmingham
Job Description:
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring a high-performing and well-supported team
- Act as a strategic partner to the MD and senior leadership team, contributing to wider business decision‑making
- Take ownership of financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting
- Support feasibility modelling and investment decisions, working closely with commercial teams
- Drive strong cash management, cost control, and financial governance
- Ensure accurate and timely management reporting and compliance with group policies
- Identify and resolve key financial and operational risks impacting the business
- Oversee financial input into business continuity and operational planning
- Play a key role in shaping and delivering the business’ growth strategy
Candidate Profile
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CA) with significant post‑qualified experience
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role within a commercial environment
- Ideally sector exposure to real estate, property, or construction
- Strong track record of business partnering and influencing senior stakeholders
- Experience in financial planning, analysis, and investment appraisal
- Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, operational environment
- Demonstrable leadership experience, with the ability to build and develop high‑performing teams
Why Apply?
- True number one finance role within a regional business unit
- High level of exposure to senior leadership and decision‑making
- Opportunity to play a key role in driving growth and performance
- Backed by a well‑established and highly regarded UK business
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Posted: April 21st, 2026