Average Financial Director salary in the UK

Isca Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a commercially astute ambitious accountant to join a growing SME business as the Finance Director at their office on the outskirts of Exeter, Devon.This is a crucial new role in the senior leadership team; working closely with the Managing Director, the Finance Director will be providing financial insight, strategic support as well as taking ownership for the finance function. You will enjoy working in a hands-on influential role within a people-focused business with big ambitions!Finance Director - Duties:Responsible for the day-to-day finance function including managing and mentoring a team of two.Collaborating with the board, providing financial leadership, commercial insights and strategic input to ensure the financial health, stability and growth of the business; developing 5-year projections for the business and delivering monthly MI reporting.Budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and identifying working capital requirements.Supporting and business partnering budget holders/department managers, helping build financial understanding, challenging as needed as well as ensuring accurate cost allocations and identifying cost reduction opportunities.Responsible for monthly group financial reporting and year end accounts, ensuring accuracy and validity of all financial records.Maintaining and improving finance processes and controls across the business.Financial modelling for new opportunities and projects, ensuring financially viability, highlighting risks and accounting requirements.Delivering financial analysis to improve financial understanding and profitability where possible.Finance Director - The Rewards:Salary: £60,000 - £80,000pa + benefits including onsite parking, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, etc.Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 5pmLocation: In office, near ExeterFinance Director - The Person:This role will suit a proactive, commercially astute accountant seeking a varied hands-on role with a growing SME, we are keen to hear from individuals with proven financial leadership experience and experience of strategic decision making in SME product driven businesses.You will be a qualified accountant, (ACCA, CIMA or ACA), with the relevant operational finance experience.You will enjoy using your commercial skills – able to see the bigger picture and plan ahead whilst also being hands on to ensure the timely delivery of monthly reports.A natural problem-solver with excellent analytical skills you’ll be able to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast-paced business.You’ll be a first-rate communicator able to inspire, persuade and influence, with the ability to lead and positively manage and empower others to achieve.You will be a team player and enjoy working in a collaborative manner with colleagues at all levels in the business.Strong IT skills with experience of Sage 200 beneficial.If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career with an employer that offers growth, a great culture and purpose, we want to hear from you!Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of something exciting!We reserve the right to close this role early, so please don’t delay in submitting your CV, we will be in touch promptly to discuss the role and employer. For an informal discussion or further information please contact Jo at Isca Recruitment.**Please note Isca Recruitment does not hold a licence to sponsor visas. We cannot process applications from individuals requiring sponsorship now or in the future.**___________________________________________________________________________Isca Recruitment Ltd provides services as an agency and an employment business. Isca Recruitment is an Exeter based boutique recruitment consultancy making the perfect match between client and candidate. Specialists in office support, accountancy and finance across the South West.

Operations Director – Financial ServicesOur client is an award winning financial services provider with a strong focus on high-net-worth and complex mortgage and wealth planning solutions. With more than 25 years’ experience, they specialise in areas such as mortgages, insurance & protection, financial planning and commercial finance.An exciting new role has been created for an Operations Director, to play a pivotal role in the operational strategy, driving business growth and operational excellence. You will oversee day to day operations, developing and delivering the operational strategy, optimise systems and processes, and drive digital innovation to enhance client experience and business performance.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who knows the mortgage and wealth sector inside out and wants to make a genuine impact across technology, people, and process.Experience required:Significant experience in an operational leadership role within financial servicesProven track record of driving digital transformation and operational improvement.Strong project management skills, with experience delivering cross-functional initiatives.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and data analytics platforms (e.g., PowerBI).Up to £120k Basic + Bonus + Benefits

Finance DirectorLocation: NottinghamshireSalary: £80,000 – £100,000 Car BenefitsIf you’re a Finance Director who enjoys getting under the skin of a business, driving real operational change and leading from the front, this opportunity offers exactly that.You’ll join a well-backed, growing manufacturing group near Mansfield, operating across multiple divisions including industrial and international markets. With a turnover of around £30m and ambitious plans for continued growth, this is a business investing in its people, systems and future, and finance sits firmly at the centre of it.Working closely with an engaged Managing Director and shareholders with a strong financial background, you’ll take control of the core finance function, bringing pace, clarity and leadership where it’s most needed. This is a visible, hands-on role where you can make an immediate impact, improving reporting, shaping a capable team and helping to steer performance at a strategic level.The Opportunity As Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the finance function and play a key role in strengthening and modernising financial management across the group. You will: Deliver accurate, timely management accounts, forecasts and margin analysis to the MD and shareholders.Restructure, manage and develop a five-person finance team, building capability and accountability.Manage cash flow, controls and compliance in line with shareholder expectations.Provide clear, commercial insight that supports operational and strategic decision-making.Focus on what truly matters, ensuring key financial deliverables are met and that finance drives business performance, not just reports on it. This is an opportunity for a Finance Director who wants to take ownership of a capable team, bring focus and discipline to the finance function, and help drive performance across a growing, multi-division business.About You Fully qualified CIMA, ACA or ACCA.Proven experience at Finance Director or senior leadership level within manufacturing or a closely related industrial environment.Track record of leading finance in an SME setting, ideally involving multi-entity or international operations.Confident in delivering timely management information and ensuring robust financial control.Experienced in team leadership, with the confidence to restructure and develop capability where needed.Hands-on, commercially sharp and focused on the big picture rather than getting lost in the detail. What’s on Offer £80,000 – £100,000 salary depending on experience.Company car and additional benefits.A visible, influential role within a forward-thinking manufacturing group.On-site position near Mansfield, with flexibility for occasional remote work. If you’re ready to bring structure, leadership and commercial edge to a business that values decisive, hands-on financial management, get in touch for a confidential discussion today.