Average Director salary in the UK

DirectorLondon / Director / Retail / Senior Manager / Client Relationships / Operational Change £150,000 - £200,000 + benefitsOur client is an established/large consulting business that has a specialisation in the retail sector. This role will lead key client relationships and engagements across operational change, digital transformations and strategy consulting. The role requires an experienced management consultant who combines domain knowledge of retail with great energy and an ability to drive and build relationships at senior level. To be successful you will have:* A robust knowledge of the UK retail landscape* Proven leadership abilities and extensive experience in management* Expert communication skills both verbal and written* A strong grasp of operational change, digital transformation and strategy consulting London / Director / Retail / Senior Manager / Client Relationships / Operational Change London / Director / Retail / Senior Manager / Client Relationships / Operational Change London / Director / Retail / Senior Manager / Client Relationships / Operational Change Bright Executive Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

A pivotal leadership role supporting a multi-entity and multi-site UK business. The role provides end-to-end financial leadership, partnering closely with senior operational stakeholders to drive performance, improve processes, and support strategic decision-making.Client DetailsOur client is a globally backed industrial technology and manufacturing group with a strong financial profile supported by a diverse base of long-standing customer relationships and a healthy pipeline of new business opportunities.Their business strategy is to provide is a fully integrated product offering, with capabilities spanning design, manufacture and aftermarket services. The business combines complex manufacturing operations with project-based delivery and long-term customer contracts, creating a dynamic and operationally focused environment which requires strong operational control and a disciplined commercial approach.As part of a larger global group, the company benefits from established governance, international scale, and access to advanced systems and technology platforms. At the same time, it maintains a decentralised and entrepreneurial UK structure, with local leadership empowered to drive performance, optimise operations, and lead strategic development.DescriptionProvide full financial leadership across the UK business, partnering the UK MD and Senior Management Team. Oversee all core finance activities including:Treasury and cash managementFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Financial and statutory accountingAccounts Payable / ReceivableLead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and 5-year planning processes.Deliver robust financial analysis for strategic initiatives and capital investments (including DCF modelling)Partner with commercial and operational leaders to evaluate sales, pricing, and manufacturing strategiesEnsure accurate, timely financial reporting and statutory compliance across multiple UK entities.Provide oversight of tax, VAT and regulatory compliance, including group reporting requirements.Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, controls, and systems.Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, building capability and succession.Ensure maintenance and compliance with SOX controls and US GAAP reporting standards.Support financial system development and transformation initiatives.Deliver ad hoc financial insight to support executive decision-making.ProfileWe are seeking a commercially minded, hands-on Finance Director with strong leadership capabilities and a track record in complex operating environments.Candidate profile required;A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.10+ years experience in senior finance / leadership rolesSignificant Manufacturing, Engineering, or Industrial sector exposure preferredProven ability to operate effectively within a multi-entity / international structureStrong financial control, FP&A and reporting capabilitiesExperience with US GAAP and SOX compliance highly advantageousExcellent understanding of UK tax and VAT regulationsComfortable with financial systems, data, and reporting toolsDemonstrated ability to partner and influence at Board levelStrong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial insight into operational actionHands-on, pragmatic leadership style suited to a mid-sized, multi-site organisationStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsHigh levels of organisation, analytical capability, and attention to detailCollaborative approach with the ability to lead and develop teamsJob OfferCompetitive six figure salary and performance related bonus.Comprehensive benefits package (details to be provided).Direct exposure to senior leadership and influence over key business decisions.A broad, business-critical role spanning operational finance, strategy, and transformation.Opportunity to join a globally backed engineering group with strong market positioning.If you are a Finance Director looking to take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact. Apply today to join a forward-thinking organisation.

Jackson's Bakery, part of the William Jackson Food Group, is now looking for a Finance Director to join the senior leadership team at an important time for the business. You will be partnering closely with the new Managing Director, one of the most experienced leaders in the Bakery industry, and will take on a truly end-to-end Finance Director role.Client DetailsManaging a team of experienced finance professionals as well as supporting and enhancing the work of commercial and operational colleagues alike.Founded in 1851 by William Jackson, you will be joining a sixth generation Group with exceptional heritage that is still in family ownership today. The Group has grown, changed and evolved over the years but its values remain firmly at the core of how it operates - looking after its people and working in partnership with its customers and suppliers. For the third year running the Group was recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to work.As Finance Director of Jackson's Bakery you will be a key member of the senior leadership team, supporting the Managing Director in driving profitable growth, operational efficiency, and disciplined capital allocation, while acting as the primary interface with Group Finance and being a member of the Finance senior leadership team.DescriptionKey Responsibilities of the role:Act as a trusted finance business partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership teamProvide clear, actionable financial insight to support pricing, margin management, capacity utilisation, and investment decisionsKeeping a constant and disciplined grip on key financial levers and operational and customer KPIs ensuring they are being fully optimised.Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and medium-term planning processes in line with Group requirementsProvide an ongoing run-rate EBITDA for the Managing Director and Group to assist in decision making on an ongoing basisSupport the development and execution of Jackson's strategic planMaintain strong financial control, ensuring timely, accurate monthly management accountsOversee working capital management, including inventory, debtors, and payablesEnsure robust cost control across manufacturing, supply chain, and overheadsOwn standard costing methodologies, variance analysis, and bill-of-materials integrityPartner with operations to improve yield, efficiency, labour productivity, and waste reductionOversee capital discipline and Provide financial insight on capex proposals, production investments, and make-or-buy decisions.Manage cash flow forecasting at subsidiary levelDrive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems, and reportingFoster a culture of commercial awareness, accountability, and collaborationEnsure the business meets compliance requirements to legal and group requirements relevant to financial matters e.g. legal contracts oversight, tax requirements, group policies, accounting standardsProfileThe successful candidate must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with senior finance leadership experience (very likely already at Director level). You will ideally have experience of the FMCG sector, or another related, fast paced manufacturing, high volume, lower margin product-based industry. You will very likely have worked in a business similar in scale to Jackson's Bakery where you have held full end-to-end responsibility for the Finance function and can evidence positively where you have influenced company performance as a result.To be successful in the role you will need to show strong leadership and collaboration across the business, being able to demonstrate core personal attributes such as:Commercially astute and hands-onClear communicator with the ability to influence with integrity at senior levelPragmatic, resilient, and comfortable operating in an agile and dynamic organisationStrong attention to detail without losing strategic perspectiveHumble and low ego with high emotional intelligence; possessing the intellectual and interpersonal dexterity to advise and work alongside a driven executive management teamJob OfferOn offer is competitive six figure salary plus attractive benefits package with hybrid working opportunity (3 days on-site in Hessle, Hull and Corby as a minimum) - as well as getting to work for a company with an exceptional values driven culture.