Average Director salary in the UK

Commercial DirectorManufacturing | Halifax We are supporting a well established manufacturing business in the appointment of a Commercial Director to lead and execute the commercial strategy across sales, pricing, margin, and customer development.This is a senior leadership role operating at board level and playing a key role in driving profitable growth.The roleAs Commercial Director, you will:Own and deliver the commercial strategy aligned to overall business objectivesLead sales, key accounts, pricing, and commercial performance across the businessDrive revenue growth while protecting and improving marginsOversee contract negotiations with major customers and suppliersWork closely with Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure commercial decisions are operationally and financially soundDevelop and a commercial teamProvide clear commercial insight and reporting to the BoardAbout youYou will be:An experienced Commercial Director / Sales Director from a manufacturing or industrial environmentComfortable operating at board level Commercially sharp, data led, and margin focusedExperienced in complex pricing, contract negotiation, and customer managementA strong people leader with the gravitas to influence cross functionallyPragmatic, hands on, and comfortable driving changeWhy apply?Senior leadership role with genuine influenceOpportunity to shape and execute long term commercial strategyEstablished manufacturing platform with growth ambitionSalary £125,000k , plus bonus and car allowance Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Outsourcing Director - North West£100K+ Hybrid WorkingThe Opportunity A leading national Accountancy Practice is looking to appoint an Outsourcing Director into its growing North West team.This is a high-profile, client-facing role working with a broad portfolio of owner-managed, PE-backed and high-growth businesses across the region. You'll support clients with their finance function, provide strategic insight, and lead on a range of value-add projects.It's an ideal move for someone currently in Accountancy Practice seeking more commercial exposure, or someone in industry looking to return to practice in a more flexible, advisory-led capacity - a genuine "halfway house" between the two.The RoleAct as a trusted advisor to a portfolio of North West-based clientsOversee and support outsourced finance functions, from SME to mid-market businessesLead on projects such as transaction readiness, post-deal support, process improvement and systems implementationBuild strong relationships with CFOs, MDs and business owners across the regionPlay a key role in developing and growing the Outsourcing offering locallyLead, mentor and develop a high-performing teamAbout YouACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualifiedBackground in Accountancy Practice or industry, with experience operating at a senior levelStrong technical skillset combined with commercial awarenessExperience managing client relationships and delivering complex projectsConfident communicator, able to influence and engage senior stakeholdersAmbitious, with a desire to play a key role in a growing North West teamWhy Consider This Role?Work with some of the North West's most dynamic and ambitious businessesBroader, more commercial role than traditional practiceGenuine opportunity to shape and grow a regional service lineClear progression route within a growing firmFlexible, hybrid working with a modern, collaborative culture

Lead finance strategy within an ambitious Birmingham business undergoing transformation, growth, and increasing leadership complexity. Influence board decisions, shape commercial outcomes, and build a high-performing finance function with real impact.Client DetailsOur client is a well-established, privately backed organisation with a strong Midlands presence and national reach. Operating in a competitive, fast-moving environment, the business is entering a pivotal phase of strategic and operational change.DescriptionReporting to the Mananging Director and working closely with the Board, the Fiancne Director will lead all financial strategy, governance and performance. The role spans commercial partnering, financial control, forecasting, and supporting long-term growth and transformation initiatives.Lead financial strategy, planning, budgeting and forecasting to support medium- and long-term business objectives.Provide high-quality management reporting, insight and challenge to the Board and senior leadership team.Oversee financial controls, governance and compliance, ensuring robust processes and regulatory adherence.Act as a commercial partner to operational leaders, driving performance, margin improvement and value creation.Build, develop and lead a high-performing finance team, embedding best practice and continuous improvement.ProfileYou will be a qualified finance leader with senior-level experience in complex, multi-stakeholder organisations. A strong commercial mindset, proven leadership capability, and confidence influencing at board level are essential.Job OfferThis role represents a significant career milestone, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to operate as a true board-level finance leader. You will gain broad strategic exposure, influence critical business decisions and play a defining role in shaping the organisation's next phase of growth.For the right individual, this position provides a platform to deepen leadership credentials, expand commercial impact beyond finance, and build a strong legacy through team development, transformation delivery and long-term value creation.