Average Finance Director salary in the UK

Job Title: Commercial Finance Director Location: UK (with option to work from any of our office locations) Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, Permanent About The Role: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Commercial Finance Director to lead our commercial and financial operations and drive business profit and growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing commercial strategies, improving financial performance and governance, optimising revenue streams and ensuring alignment with the company's overall objectives. This role demands a combination of leadership and analytical thinking. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement the company's commercial strategy aligned with short-term and long-term objectives.Lead and manage the commercial and operational finance team.Establish strong relationships with corporate finance, internal project managers, key clients, stakeholders and industry partners.Drive contract negotiations, pricing strategies and commercial terms to ensure desired profitability.Monitor and report on key performance metrics to the executive team, including sales and profit performance of each profit centre in the business.Create and drive strategies which help to reduce aged WIP, WIP write off and the risk of bad debt creation.Collaborate with other departments (e.g. operational finance, operational delivery, corporate finance) to support company goals and ensure operational efficiency.Ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements in commercial and financial activities.Evaluate financial performance and lead business to improved financial performance and governance.Foster a culture of financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.Oversee budgeting, financial planning and analysis processes.Drive system / process improvements throughout the organisation.Act as company spokesperson on financial and commercial matters.Monitor and improve cash flow and risk management within the organisation.Implement strategies to increase the company's value. About you: Requirements: Proven experience as Commercial Director, Finance Director or similar within a consultancy.At least 10 years of progressive experience in a commercial or finance role, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role.Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful commercial and financial strategies.Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance or a related field. Key Competencies: Strategic thinking and decision-makingLeadership and team managementFinancial acumen and budget managementNegotiation and influencing skillsAdaptability and resilienceExcellent analytical skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsHigh level of integrity and commitment to transparencyAbility to operate at both strategic and operational levelsResilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, changing environment Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of: Commercial Director, Finance Director, CFO, Head of Commercial Finance, Commercial Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Head of Accounts, Director of Finance may also be considered for this role.

Finance Director£120,000 - £140,000 + Benefits PackageGreater London4 days in the office, 1 from home Our Client is a rapidly growing, purpose-led organisation within the care home sector and is seeking a high-calibre Finance Director to help shape its future.This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong knowledge of care homes and local authority commissioning. The role offers significant influence, working closely with operational and care teams to drive sustainable growth while supporting the delivery of outstanding care.Key Responsibilities- Provide strategic financial leadership across the organisation, supporting long-term growth and sustainability- Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring robust controls, governance and high performance- Deliver timely, accurate management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cashflow reporting- Partner with operational and care management teams to provide commercial insight and financial analysis- Analyse care home performance, including occupancy, fee structures and margins, to drive efficiency- Manage relationships with local authorities, commissioners, auditors, banks and professional advisors- Support investment appraisals, business cases and growth initiativesThe successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and MUST have proven senior-level experience within the social care home sector, strong leadership capability and the confidence to operate as a trusted advisor at board level.Based in Greater London, this role offers a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a values-driven organisation committed to high-quality care for older people.AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Job title: Finance Director Location: Derbyshire Salary: £95,000 – £110,000 (DOE) Hybrid Working Are you a strategic finance leader with a passion for building structure, driving transformation, and shaping a business during a period of rapid expansion? We’re supporting a fast-growing organisation in Derbyshire that is undergoing significant change and now requires a commercially minded Finance Director to take full ownership of the finance function. This is a rare opportunity to join a business at a pivotal moment, moving from an entrepreneurial SME environment into a more robust, scalable, corporate structure. The Opportunity The business has grown at pace and with major growth has come further complexity: fragmented systems, legacy processes, and the need for strong, influential finance leadership. As the Finance Director, you will be taking the operational reins for finance and driving transformation across reporting, forecasting, compliance, controls, and team development. This is your chance to take an SME-built finance function and lead it into its next phase taking ownership of a growing finance function and helping to shape it into a more structured, corporate setup as the business continues to scale. Key Responsibilities Lead the full finance function and oversee a growing multi-disciplinary teamTransform existing SME processes into scalable, best-practice financial operationsStrengthen internal controls, data accuracy, and financial governanceLead budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning and cash flow strategyImprove systems, implement automation, and enhance MIPartner with senior leadership and investors on strategic decision-makingPrepare finance for future investment cycles and evolving reporting requirementsMentor and develop future finance leaders within the team What We’re Looking For ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with significant senior leadership experienceProven track record improving processes in a fast-growth or transformational environmentStrong commercial awareness and ability to influence at board levelExperience scaling finance functions from SME foundationsHands-on mindset combined with strategic thinking and team leadershipConfident navigating change, complexity, and evolving investor expectations Why This Role Stands Out Shape the finance function of a rapidly expanding organisationHybrid working availableSalary and package are reflective of the impact and scope of the roleJoin at the perfect moment to influence future investment, systems, and structure If you're a forward-thinking Finance Director, Group Financial Controller or senior Finance Manager ready to lead change, and elevate a growing organisation to its next level, we'd love to speak with you. Apply today or contact Harry Hallam at Blusource Recruitment on for a confidential conversation.