Average Director salary in Staines-upon-Thames

OverviewHighly successful international SME manufacturing business require ACCA/ACA or CIMA qualified Finance Director to undertake a challenging position based at company Head Office in Staines upon Thames.Here is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Director to undertake an exciting and challenging role, working as a key member of the Senior Management team, in a busy, expanding business.About the Finance Director roleWorking closely with the Managing Director the Finance Director will be responsible for the timely production of financial & management information and will ensure the operational & strategic objectives of the company are achieved.Key responsibilities of the Finance DirectorFinance business partner to the Managing Director to ensure a complete understanding of all revenue and cost informationDay to day control of the accounting function and management of a small finance teamFormulating strategies and plans to ensure the company achieve agreed objectivesContribute to weekly production planning meetings as a key member of the Senior Management TeamPreparation of the 12 month rolling budget and forecast for P & L and Balance SheetResponsibility for the month-end close and monthly reporting packUltimate responsibility for working capital and company cash-flowFormulating the FX reporting and hedging strategyBuilding strong relations with external parties, including customers and suppliersChampion for developing and improving the company ERP SystemStatutory reporting, corporation tax and audit liaisonAbout youThe Finance Director will be ACCA/CIMA or ACA qualified and have proven experience within a challenging SME environmentYou will be commercially minded with strong business partnering experience and excellent financial reporting skillsIn addition you will have good IT skills and experience working with an ERP SystemA background in manufacturing or distribution is advantageousWhat's on offer for the Finance DirectorExcellent performance related bonusContributory pensionMedical Insurance25 days holidayOn-site parking

A hugely exciting opportunity to join an international organisation assuming responsibility for the EMEA finance function overseeing a team across the Surrey, Germany & Holland. This position will also have change & transformation projects associated within the remit.Regional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA – Benefits• Performance related bonus scheme• Significant influence at senior leadership and regional decision-making level• Opportunity to shape and lead finance transformation across EMEA• Exposure to a fast-scaling, international business environment• Hybrid workingRegional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA – About The RoleThis is a rare opportunity for an ambitious and commercially driven finance leader to step into a pivotal Regional Controller / Finance Director role with genuine influence across a complex, international landscape.You will operate at the heart of the EMEA leadership team, owning financial performance while driving transformation, control, and strategic insight across the region. This is not a purely oversight role it requires a hands-on leader who can balance technical excellence with commercial impact.With full ownership of reporting, forecasting, and financial governance, you will play a critical role in elevating finance as a true business partner. You’ll also lead key transformation initiatives, improving systems, controls, and processes to support scalability and performance. Key responsibilities include:• Acting as the senior finance lead across EMEA, partnering closely with regional leadership• Owning financial performance, delivering clear insight on risks, opportunities, and drivers• Leading all aspects of financial reporting in line with US GAAP and statutory requirements• Driving best-in-class forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes• Enhancing revenue recognition and POC accounting in a high-judgement environment• Building and embedding a robust, scalable financial control framework• Leading transformation initiatives across systems, processes, and reporting capabilities• Elevating the quality, speed, and impact of management and executive reporting• Optimising cash flow, treasury strategy, and working capital performance• Partnering with operations to improve profitability and project-level performance• Leading audits with confidence and ensuring a strong, compliant control environment• Building, mentoring, and inspiring a high-performing regional finance teamThe successful Regional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA will have:• A proven track record in senior finance leadership roles within complex, multinational environments• Deep expertise across controllership, FP&A, and financial strategy• Strong technical grounding in US GAAP and financial governance• A commercially minded approach with the ability to influence at executive level• Experience driving finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives• Advanced capability in Excel, Power BI, and financial modelling• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics D365 highly advantageous)• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills• The gravitas, resilience, and ambition to operate in a fast-paced, high-impact roleDesirable:• CPA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification• Experience in private equity-backed or listed environments• Exposure to data analytics or SQLHowett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.Refer a friendIf this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)

Program DirectorFull-timeEmployee Type: RegularRegion: EMEA - Europe, Middle East and AfricaWork Persona: FlexibleCompany DescriptionIt all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today - ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.Job DescriptionThe Program Director is a senior delivery leader operating as an individual contributor, accountable for orchestrating and enabling the successful execution of large-scale, complex programs-often spanning multiple projects, geographies, and business units. This role is responsible for strategic leadership, program governance, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring the delivery of transformative business outcomes through the ServiceNow platform. While the primary focus is on strategic oversight and leadership, the Program Director is expected to demonstrate the capability and willingness to engage hands-on when needed-rolling up their sleeves to drive progress, solve problems, and ensure success.Key ResponsibilitiesSet strategic direction for a select group of complex programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer value.Oversee and enable Program Managers and Project Managers, ensuring consistent delivery in accordance with established standards and ServiceNow best practices.Ensure robust processes and forums are in place to effectively manage and control risk, change, resources, and financials.Build and maintain strong relationships with executives, partners, and customers; provide executive-level updates and act as a trusted advisor, guiding the customer on actions required for successFoster a high-performance, collaborative team culture by critically assessing the skills required to achieve a successful outcome.Ensure alignment and collaborate with Customer Success to deliver measurable business outcomes and maximize value realization for customersCollaborate with Customer Success to establish comprehensive Program Governance (Strategic, Portfolio, Technical, Program, and Project).Support pre-sales by shaping solutions, contributing to proposals, assessing delivery risks and lead the efforts around program structure and governance for large opportunities.Champion the adoption of AI-driven delivery methodologies to accelerate implementations.QualificationsTo be successful in this role you have:Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.15+ years of progressive experience in professional services, program management, or equivalent roles within large, complex consulting organizations.Extensive experience with SaaS platforms and organizations, especially ServiceNow, including relevant product trainingsAbility to articulate a compelling Platform Story and the business challenges ServiceNow can address, familiarity with ServiceNow product configuration is a plus.Demonstrated success in providing oversight for multi-million-dollar, multi-project programs for strategic accounts.Demonstrated expertise in enabling customers to adopt and integrate AI and automation solutions, as well as utilizing these technologies to optimize internal program delivery processes and inform strategic decision-making.Extensive experience in supporting customers through business transformations (OCM) and guiding them through high-level organizational change elements while driving technical transformation.Strong financial acumen, with experience in program budgeting, forecasting, and value realization.Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive stakeholder management skills.Project Management certification (PMI - PgMP (Program Management Professional), MSP (Managing Successful Programs), or equivalent) and Agile/Scrum/SAFe experience is a plus.Ability to travel as required (up to 50%).Additional InformationWork PersonasWe approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.Equal Opportunity EmployerServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.AccommodationsWe strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact [email protected] for assistance.Export Control RegulationsFor positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.