EA First Compass House

A forward thinking, proactive Finance Director is required to support this organisation through a very exciting next stage of growth. This is start up environment with a two year runway and an expectation that product will be ready for market in the next 12 months. In this role you will support the CEO and the SLT providing commercial insight and shaping the finance function. This is a Cambridge based technology business with significant backing and a need to prepare for rapid growth. This newly created Finance Director role will support the CEO and the SLT providing financial analysis and decision support. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business goals. Advise the MD and senior leadership on financial planning, risk, and investment decisions. Support the MD in fund raising capital (debt/equity) and managing investor relations Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts. Monitor key financial metrics and provide actionable insights. Manage and mentor a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Delegate tasks effectively while remaining hands-on with critical financial activities. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, tax obligations, and financial reporting standards. Implement and maintain robust internal controls and risk management processes. Lead financial due diligence and scenario modelling for growth initiatives. Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting tools, and operational efficiency. Support digital transformation and automation of finance processes where applicable. The succesful candidate will be a qualified finance professional with experience of operating in start up / SME environments and managing periods of growth. Competitive salary and package are on offer including EMI share option EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.

Our client a leading professional services firm with offices in Central Birmingham is seeking a Finance Director. Our client is a leading professional services firm with offices in Central Birmingham, providing expert advisory and support services to UK as well as global clients. They offer deep industry expertise with a pragmatic, results-driven approach. They work closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and design tailored solutions. The Finance Director will play a key strategic and operational role in leading the financial management of the firm. As a member of the senior leadership team based in Birmingham, you will provide financial insight, strategic guidance, and commercial acumen to support sustainable growth and profitability. Key deliverables will include: Overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting Supporting pricing, contract negotiation, and resource allocation decisions Maintaining robust financial controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard the firm's assets Advising the leadership team on financial planning, risk management, and investment decisions Driving automation and digital transformation within finance Leading and mentoring the finance team, fostering a culture of 'best in class' A successful Finance Director should have: A professional finance qualification with significant post-qualification experience Extensive experience in financial leadership ideally from a professional services environment A strong understanding of financial strategy, risk management, and compliance Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives Basic salary package to attract the best Annual bonus of up to 25% linked to strategic goals Offer of equity (after a qualifying period) EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.

Retail Grocery Distribution - Food & Drinks Fast paced, highly pressurised food & drinks distribution centre based in Dagenham. Looking for an experienced General Manager to drive perforamance and productivity with a strong focus on building a culture of continuous improvement. EA First have exclusively partnered with a leading Grocery Retailer in their search for a General Manager within flagship operation in Dagenham. Fantastic opportunity to join a business that is looking for a proven site leader to take ownership of the logistics operations. Reporting to the Senior Logistics Director, you'll use your skills and experience as a General Manager to support the wider business to lead the operational team to ensure 'best in class' operational performance whilst supporting with the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives. Providing leadership, motivation and career development to the site management team, ensuring that they achieve excellence on a day-to-day basis. Proactive in driving a continuous improvement culture; seeking out and driving improvement initiatives to ensure growth is managed successfully whilst maintaining challenging targets. Developing productive and effective relationships with key customer stakeholders to ensure we are able to deliver the customer's growth and longer term plans. Identify new opportunities to pursue within scope of existing site operations through process optimisation, layout redesigns and systems implementations Promote a culture of continuous improvement in order to improve both colleague and customer satisfaction Responsible for achieving the overall resource plan that meets both the current and future business needs of the company. Work with site leadership teams to develop schemes for improvements within each department - maintaining optimum use of resource at all times. Proactive in seeking out initiatives that ensure the contract supports the customer's business plan and supply chain strategy as well as the contract logistics strategy. A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background. A minimum of 5+ years 3PL Contract Logistics experience at General Manager or Site Manager level. Previous contract logistics experience within Food, Drinks, Wholesale or FMCG is essential. Experience on managing budgets up to £10m pa. You will be confident and able to build rapport, develop relationships with customers both internal and external. You will be able to recognise opportunities and synergies to enhance the relationship with the customer and be able to maintain and develop business growth opportunities. You must have the energy, determination and commitment to operate in an environment where regular customer contact and scrutiny is the norm and the highest level of customer service is non-negotiable. Have managed in excess of 150+ employees indirectly. You should be able to demonstrate skills in the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives using lean processes. IOSH and NEBOSH qualifications. Experience of Six Sigma / Prince2 methodologies would be advantageous. Live within a commutable distance to Dagenham. £80,000 - £90,000 + benefits. EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.

Overview EA First have exclusively partnered with a Global 3PL provider in their search for a General Manager within their multi-user facility in Oxford. The business has experienced significant growth over the last few years and continue to attract blue-chip customers along the way. Fantastic opportunity to join a business that is looking to embrace change and new technology as well as driving cultural transformation across the network. Responsibilities Report to the Operations Director, you ll use your skills and experience as a General Manager to support the wider business to lead the operational team to ensure 'best in class' operational performance whilst supporting with the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives. Lead a management team of 3 x direct reports across warehousing, inventory and H&S as well as an in-directs team of 200-250 ops. Providing leadership, motivation and career development to the site management team, ensuring that they achieve excellence on a day-to-day basis. Proactive in driving a continuous improvement culture; seeking out and driving improvement initiatives to ensure growth is managed successfully whilst maintaining challenging targets. Developing productive and effective relationships with key customer stakeholders to ensure we are able to deliver the customer's growth and longer term plans. Lead the CI & Site Transformation agenda ensuring the continuous improvement of all site operations. Identify new opportunities to pursue within scope of existing site operations through process optimisation, layout redesigns and systems implementations Promote a culture of continuous improvement in order to improve both colleague and customer satisfaction Qualifications A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background. A minimum of 5+ years 3PL Contract Logistics experience at General Manager or Site Manager level. Previous contract logistics experience within 3PL, Retail, Technology or e-Commerce is essential. Experience on managing budgets up to £10m pa. Experience of project managing and leading a start up operation would be a distinct advantage. You will be confident and able to build rapport, develop relationships with customers both internal and external. You will be able to recognise opportunities and synergies to enhance the relationship with the customer and be able to maintain and develop business growth opportunities. You must have the energy, determination and commitment to operate in an environment where regular customer contact and scrutiny is the norm and the highest level of customer service is non-negotiable. Have managed in excess of 200+ employees indirectly. You should be able to demonstrate skills in the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives using lean processes. IOSH and NEBOSH qualifications. Experience of Six Sigma / Prince2 methodologies would be advantageous. Must be commutable to and from Oxford. £80,000 - £90,000 + benefits. EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.

Our client is a service business backed by angel investors based in Birmingham, poised for growth and continued success. As such they are seeking a Fractional CFO to report the CEO for 4 - 6 days per month over a 6-12 month duration. This service business based in Birmingham has posted double-digit growth, has a a bold vision, to take market share with an offering that is disrupting the industry. This is prompting the need for Fractional CFO who can steer and accelerate them through this period. As Fractional CFO reporting to the CEO and Board whilst working closely with the angel investors you will: Collaborate closely with the CEO to oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes Implement robust financial controls, reporting systems, and processes Lead cash management strategies to optimise liquidity and working capital Support investment readiness, fundraising, and stakeholder reporting Provide insight and challenge on commercial decisions and growth initiatives Mentor and up-skill the existing small transactional finance team Provide board-level insight and commercial guidance Partner with the CEO and angel investors to develop and execute strategic initiatives that drive business growth Lead relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and possible new investors The desirable Fractional CFO applicant will have: Proven track record as a Fractional CFO in a high-growth or scale-up environment Strong understanding of the funding lifecycle, investor relations, and financial modelling The ability to travel to Birmingham regularly (hybrid model) or be Birmingham-based Hands-on approach with the ability to roll up your sleeves ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent £1000 per day plus expenses EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.