Head of Finance

Mecsia Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A drainage and maintenance solutions provider in Birmingham is seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial strategy and oversee a capable finance team. You will ensure strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and clear business performance visibility. Ideal for someone with strong experience in finance roles and knowledge of Sage 50, this role combines financial management with strategic leadership. The company offers a competitive package within a supportive team focused on integrity and problem-solving.

Benefits

Competitive package

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role such as Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, or Head of Finance.
• Prior experience within a finance team in a service-led business environment.
• Payroll experience, including PAYE/NIC/CIS and pension submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance function to ensure strong governance and compliance.
• Provide commercial insight and strategic financial guidance.
• Drive budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts.
• Prepare year-end financial statements and manage audits.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of Sage 50

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and team management

Education

Part-qualified or newly qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At The Drain Group, we pride ourselves on delivering fast, reliable, and high-quality drainage and maintenance solutions across the UK. Our teams work around the clock to keep customers’ homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure running smoothly. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Head of Finance to lead our financial strategy and support the next stage of our expansion.

About the role

Salary Offered - £40,000

Location - Birmingham

The Head of Finance will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial direction of The Drain Group. Leading a small but highly capable finance team, you will ensure strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and clear visibility of business performance. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, ideal for someone who wants to combine day-to-day financial management with strategic leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

Lead The Drain Group’s finance function, ensuring strong governance and compliance.

Provide commercial insight and strategic financial guidance to the Directors.

Drive the budgeting and forecasting process, supporting operational and commercial planning.

Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls, improve processes, and enhance reporting.

Produce accurate monthly management accounts.

Prepare and present monthly board packs with clear analysis and commentary.

Maintain and update the rolling 13-week cashflow forecast.

Prepare year-end financial statements and manage audit requirements.

Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and oversee all journal postings (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, etc.).

Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and ensure all HMRC compliance.

Cashflow & Treasury Management

Oversee daily bank reconciliations and cash postings.

Produce weekly cashflow and cash position reports for senior leadership.

Maintain strong working capital practices across the business.

Operational Finance Oversight

Oversee purchase ledger, payments, and credit control functions.

Ensure accurate asset nominal checks and maintain asset registers.

Provide ad hoc financial reporting and analysis to support operational decision-making.

Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.

Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and service-focused finance culture.

Part-qualified or newly qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent).

Proven experience in a senior finance role such as Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, or Head of Finance.

Strong working knowledge of Sage 50.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Confident managing deadlines, prioritising tasks, and working independently.

Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical ability.

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Prior experience within a finance team in a service-led business environment.

Payroll experience, including PAYE/NIC/CIS and pension submissions.

Previous line management or team leadership experience.

Experience in Drainage, Facilities Management, Building Maintenance, or similar operational sectors.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a growing, ambitious, and industry-leading service provider.

Work closely with senior leadership and make a genuine impact on business direction.

Join a supportive team with a strong culture of reliability, integrity, and problem-solving.

Competitive package and opportunities for progression.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.