Average Finance Director salary in the UK

Finance DirectorSO52 / Southampton AreaFull time, permanent, hybridSalary: £75,000 - £90,000 (DOE)Competitive benefits packageSupporting the growth of a fast-moving property investment businessOur client, Building Futures Ltd, is a growing property investment and development business focused on transforming tired and underutilised properties into high-quality homes across Dublin. Built around a strong entrepreneurial mindset and ambitious growth plans, the business combines investment, refurbishment and operational delivery within a fast-paced environment. They are now seeking an experienced Finance Director to take ownership of the company’s financial strategy, treasury management and investment oversight, supporting the next phase of growth across a complex multi-entity property portfolio. This is a commercially focused leadership role with significant exposure to investors, lenders and board-level decision making. Finance Director, the role: • Manage relationships with lenders, investors and funding partners • Lead refinancing activity, debt negotiations and covenant management • Conduct investment analysis and financial due diligence on acquisitions and disposals • Develop and review investment appraisal models including IRR, yield and scenario analysis • Support strategic buy, hold and sell decisions across the property portfolio • Maintain oversight of liquidity, cash flow forecasting and working capital management • Oversee multi-entity consolidation, intercompany reconciliations and investor reporting • Ensure compliance across VAT, corporation tax, PAYE, PRSI and financial reporting obligations • Lead year-end audit activity and relationships with external advisors • Build and develop a scalable finance function, systems and reporting capability • Partner closely with operational and development teams to support business growth • Provide clear and commercially focused reporting at board level Finance Director, the person: • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA Ireland) • 8+ years’ post-qualified finance experience including senior leadership exposure • Strong treasury and cashflow management experience • Experience managing multi-entity or SPV structures • Proven background in financial strategy and capital management • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence strategic decision making • Confident communicator with board-level reporting experience • Strong analytical and investment appraisal capability • Comfortable operating within a fast-paced and growth-focused business Desirable: • Property, construction or real estate sector experience • Experience with development finance and drawdown structures • Exposure to investor relations and joint venture structures • Experience within a scale-up or high-growth environment • Understanding of Irish tax and regulatory requirementsFinance Director, the benefits: • Hybrid working arrangements • 10% employer pension contribution • Company laptop and mobile phone • Opportunity to participate in profit share and bonus scheme following probation • Genuine board-level influence within a fast-growing business • Opportunity to shape the financial structure and future growth of the organisation • Exposure to complex property investment and funding structures Pure Human Resources Limited works in partnership with Building Futures Ltd in providing Recruitment support. No applications from agencies please.

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.

Location: Chertsey, Weybridge, Egham, Virginia Water, Byfleet, New Haw, Woking, Guildford, Addlestone, Staines, Cobham, Richmond, Esher, Reigate, Leatherhead, Ashted, DorkingSalary: Up to £95,000 +Equity, Hybrid Working + Private Healthcare + PensionInterviews: ImmediateEvolve Recruitment is partnering with a high-growth company based in Chertsey, Surrey. The business has grown rapidly to a £15m turnover, employs approximately 60 people, and continues to expand internationally — currently supplying products to 30 countries worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-scaling, innovative organisation in a hands-on Finance Director role with real scope to influence growth. As Finance Director, you will take ownership of financial control across all group entities, managing a small finance team and working closely with the senior leadership team.Key ResponsibilitiesManage month-end and year-end close processes using Xero and other finance systemsPrepare and deliver monthly management accountsManage cashflow forecasting and oversee fund transfers as requiredOversee weekly and ad-hoc payment runsManage and support the professional development of the Accounts Assistant (and additional hires as the team grows)Maintain strong financial controls, policies, and processesComplete quarterly VAT returns (MTD via Xero)Calculate and post intercompany recharges (monthly, quarterly, and annually)Lead the year-end audit process, liaising with auditors and financial statement preparersManage the group audit and consolidation of group financial statementsSupport tax advisors with corporation tax returnsAssist with R&D tax credit applicationsSupport finance system reviews, implementations, and integrationsOversee annual statutory submissions to Companies HousePartner with the leadership team/CFO on reporting, analysis, and insights for the senior leadership teamSkills & ExperienceFully qualified ACA or ACCA qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5-7 years’ PQEBackground in Top 6 audit (preferred)Strong hands-on experience in financial and management accounting, ideally within a multi-entity groupFinance controlling experience, ready for the next stepExperience in a manufacturing, stock holding or scaling business is preferredProven experience in controls and processes, billing in multicurrency, cash management and forecastingTrack record of managing and developing junior finance staffAdvanced user of accounting systems such as Xero, Sage, or similarPersonal AttributesPro-active, self-starter mentalityEnergetic, strong business acumanReady to roll sleeves, flexible and adapatableComfortable in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environmentCommercially minded with the ability to think creatively and pragmaticallyPassion for continuous improvement across reporting, controls, and risk managementYou must be eligible to work in the UK full-time without restriction. If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply to Evolve Recruitment, Kingston upon Thames for further information. Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to all candidates. If you have not heard from us within five working days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.