Average Financial Director salary in the UK

Director of Financial Crime  Redefine how financial crime is prevented - through data, automation, and AI.A high-growth digital banking platform undergoing a multi-million-pound technology transformation is seeking a Director of Financial Crime & Innovation. This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a next-generation, tech-enabled financial crime framework at the forefront of FinTech innovation.You’ll work closely with the senior leadership team, and cross-functional teams-including AI, engineering, and product-to embed scalable controls that strengthen trust, meet regulatory standards, and enhance customer experience. What You’ll Do: Lead the 1st Line Financial Crime function with a vision for smart, scalable prevention and detection.Translate regulation and risk into efficient, automated, and customer-focused controls.Partner with AI and technology teams to integrate machine learning, data analytics, and automation into onboarding, monitoring, and investigations.Deliver clear, strategic insights to executive and board-level forums.Drive consistent control ownership and assurance across all lines of defence.Champion continuous improvement across KYC, transaction monitoring, fraud, and investigations. What You Bring: Strong leadership experience in financial crime within regulated environments—digital banking, payments, lending, insurance, or gaming.Deep subject matter expertise in AML, CTF, sanctions, and fraud.High technical fluency; confident working with engineers, data scientists, and product owners.Experience delivering transformation or operating model change in risk or compliance.Gravitas to influence at senior levels and collaborate cross-functionally. What’s On Offer: Hybrid working Generous holiday allowance, birthday leave, and well-being daysAccess to cutting-edge tools and a passionate, mission-driven teamIf you're ready to shape the future of financial crime prevention—driving innovation while protecting customers at scale—apply now to take the next step in your leadership journey. Director of Financial Crime  

Take the Lead in a Growing BusinessAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Financial Controller / Director to join a successful and expanding SME / International business. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead the finance function, provide commercial insight, and play a key part in shaping business strategy.Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, you'll oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, financial controls, and performance analysis while helping to drive profitability and continuous improvement.What You'll Be DoingLeading the day-to-day finance function.Producing monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts.Managing cash flow, financial reporting and KPI analysis.Supporting strategic decision-making through commercial finance and profitability analysis.Improving financial systems, controls and reporting processes.Overseeing payroll, credit control, VAT, compliance and year-end processes.Partnering with sales, operations and production teams to support business growth.About YouYou'll be a commercially focused finance professional with:At least 5 years' experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance position.Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills.Experience within an SME environment.Knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial controls.Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software.The confidence to influence senior stakeholders and improve business performance.Desirable: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, along with experience in manufacturing, technology, engineering or international trading environments.What's on Offer?Competitive salaryCompany pensionOn-site parkingModern officesGenuine opportunity to influence business strategySupportive, collaborative working environmentExcellent long-term career progression within a growing international businessIf you're looking for a role where you can make a real commercial impact while helping shape the future of an ambitious business, we'd love to hear from you.

A Financial Director to join an acquisitive, private equity-backed construction group based in Halifax. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a senior leadership position with responsibility for leading the finance function, strengthening financial control and reporting, and providing the commercial insight required to support the Group's continued growth. The business is in an active phase of acquisition and expansion, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced, acquisitive environment and wants to play a key role in the next stage of the Group's development. Key responsibilitiesLead, mentor and develop the finance team, creating a high-performing culture of accountability and continuous improvement.Own Group reporting, monthly consolidated management information and board/investor reporting.Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, providing clear analysis of performance, risks and opportunities.Take responsibility for cashflow, working capital and cash management, ensuring strong cash discipline across the Group.Maintain robust financial controls, governance, compliance and audit readiness.Oversee and improve finance systems, processes, reporting and data quality.Provide commercial challenge and financial insight to the senior leadership team, helping improve margins, cost control and cash conversion.Support the CFO and wider leadership team with acquisitions, due diligence, integration and investment decisions.Manage relationships with auditors, banks, tax advisers and other external stakeholders.Ensure accurate and timely consolidated accounts and financial reporting across the Group.Experience requiredACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with significant post-qualified experience and a strong track record of progression into senior finance leadership.Proven Finance Director / Group Financial Controller / senior Head of Finance experience within a construction or long-term contract accounting environment.Good understanding of consolidations gained in practice or industry.Experience of acquisition accounting, M&A, due diligence and integration would be highly advantageous.Strong commercial understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, working capital and financial performance.Excellent reporting, analytical and Excel skills, with the ability to turn financial information into clear commercial insight.Strong leadership skills with the credibility to challenge operational and senior stakeholders.This is a high-profile Finance Director position within an acquisitive PE-backed group, offering the opportunity to work closely with the CFO and play a significant role in supporting future acquisitions and continued growth. If you are interested in this Financial Director opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance. IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.