Average Director salary in Liverpool

Finance ControllerLiverpool£80K - £90K + car allowance + bonus + enhanced pensionA high growth business just outside the city centre in the heart of Liverpool City Centre have a newly created vacancy for Financial Controller. This is an opportunity for a commercially curious, operationally focused finance leader who wants to be at the heart of the business, not behind the numbers. Working closely with the Finance Director and leadership team, you will play a central role in shaping strategy, improving margins and influencing day-to-day operational decisions.This is a combination of a reporting-led role, developing KPIs and overseeing the Y/E audit. You will combine statutory and governance responsibility with true business partnering across operations, pricing and productivity.The RoleFull ownership of statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial controlAct as a trusted commercial partner to operations on cost control, margin analysis and efficiencyShape and support pricing, tariff and operational decisionsImprove financial processes, controls and management informationLead and develop a small finance teamWork closely with the Managing Director as part of the senior leadership groupBring financial challenge, clarity and insight to both short-term decisions and long-term strategySpend time outside the finance office, getting into the operational detail when requiredThe PersonFully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA)Audit backgroundProven finance leadership experience with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approachStrong commercial acumen and operational mindsetComfortable challenging and influencing senior stakeholders with credibilityCurious, pragmatic and motivated by building and improving, not maintaining the status quoEnjoys working in a business that is evolving and growingWhy This Role?High-visibility Finance Director position with real influenceClose partnership with the Managing DirectorFinance as a driver of operational outcomes, not just reportingOpportunity to grow with the business and shape how finance operates

Role Purpose:As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Finance Director will provide strategic financial leadership to support our clients continued growth, profitability, and operational excellence. The postholder will be responsible for developing and executing the company's financial strategy, ensuring robust financial controls, providing commercial insight, and safeguarding the long-term financial sustainability of the business.Working closely with the Managing Director and departmental leaders, the Finance Director will drive informed decision-making through high-quality financial analysis, support investment and growth initiatives, and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations.Key Responsibilities:Strategic LeadershipDevelop and deliver the clients financial strategy in line with business objectives.Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team.Support the delivery of growth plans through robust financial planning and commercial analysis.Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and cash generation.Lead financial due diligence for acquisitions, investments, or strategic partnerships.Provide financial modelling and scenario planning to support key business decisions.Financial Management & ReportingOversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting.Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts and board reports.Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.Monitor business performance against budget and strategic targets.Manage banking relationships and funding facilities.Ensure effective management of working capital and cash flow.Deliver meaningful financial and operational KPIs to support business performance.Manufacturing & Commercial FinanceDrive margin improvement through detailed analysis of product profitability and manufacturing performance.Monitor stock valuation, inventory controls, and cost accounting processes.Partner with Operations and Purchasing teams to manage raw material and ingredient cost inflation.Analyse production efficiencies, labour costs, waste, and yield performance.Support pricing reviews and customer contract negotiations through robust commercial analysis.Evaluate capital expenditure projects and investment opportunities.Governance, Risk & ComplianceEnsure compliance with UK accounting standards, taxation requirements, and statutory obligations.Lead year-end audit activities and maintain relationships with external auditors, banks, insurers, and professional advisors.Maintain strong financial controls and governance processes across the business.Develop and manage risk management frameworks.Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, financial, and corporate governance requirements.Leadership & People ManagementLead, mentor, and develop a growing finance team.Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.Support talent development and succession planning within the finance function.Work cross-functionally to improve financial awareness and accountability across all departments.Systems & Continuous ImprovementDrive improvements in finance systems, reporting capabilities, and business intelligence.Support ERP and technology development projects.Improve financial processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.Champion data-driven decision making throughout the organisation.Key Accountabilities:The Finance Director will be accountable for:Delivering annual EBITDA and profitability targets.Maintaining healthy cash flow and working capital performance.Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.Managing financial risk and compliance obligations.Improving gross margins and manufacturing profitability.Supporting business growth and strategic investment decisions.Building and developing a capable finance function.Person Specification:Essential QualificationsACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.Essential ExperienceProven Finance experience, including senior leadership responsibility.Experience in a manufacturing, food production, ingredients, flavourings, or FMCG environment.Proven track record of leading financial strategy and business performance improvement.Strong experience of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial controls.Experience presenting financial information at Board level.Experience leading and developing finance teams.Essential SkillsStrong commercial and strategic thinking.Excellent financial analysis and modelling skills.Strong business partnering and stakeholder management capability.Excellent communication and influencing skills.Strong leadership and people development skills.High levels of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.DesirableExperience within flavourings, food ingredients, food manufacturing, or B2B manufacturing sectors.Experience supporting international growth.Knowledge of ERP systems and finance transformation projects.Experience of acquisitions and integration activity.Personal AttributesCommercially focused and results-driven.Strategic thinker who can balance long-term planning with operational delivery.Confident and credible leader.Proactive problem solver.Strong decision-maker.Collaborative and approachable management style.Committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

Project Director Permanent Competitive salary package Liverpool/ ManchesterJoin a business with an excellent secure pipeline of works in the Northern region! My client is a regional main contractor that due to the continued growth and success of the business, are in the market for an experienced Project Director to join the senior management team. You will have residential delivery experience, within high rise building. Having delivered projects from pre- construction through to construction completion and handover stages. They require this person be involved in bid and preconstructions work for these projects. As a Project Director you will have excellent technical and design experience on large scale construction projects ideally over £50million. Offering advice and support to the management teams during project delivery. You will a good knowledge and understanding of BSR and the Gateway process. The position would require travelling across live projects, assisting with technical and design aspects of the projects. Ensuring project delivery is following its set program and budgets. You will have between 3-4 project managers reporting into yourself with a combined turn over value of £80m. My client pride themselves on building and designing buildings which leave a lasting impression on those who use the facilities. As Project Director , you will have proven project delivery portfolio. With an excellent health and safety track record. These complex schemes, require ability to prioritise and organise your own workloads of across multiple sites. Reporting to the Construction Director this is a senior appointment with opportunity of development within the business unit. To apply please email your CV to or contact me on . Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us .