Average Financial Director salary in the UK

A well-established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Financial Director to lead its finance function of a new entity and ensure strong financial governance, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance across the business. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations while driving continuous improvement and maintaining high standards across the finance team.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the finance function, ensuring strong financial control, governance, and compliance across the organisationOversee day-to-day financial operations including sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, and banking activitiesTake ownership of month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timelinessDevelop, implement, and continuously improve robust financial controls, policies, and governance frameworksEnsure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and statutory reporting requirementsLead the preparation and delivery of annual statutory accounts and coordinate the year-end audit processManage relationships with external auditors, system providers, and other professional partnersProvide high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and insight to support senior leadership and strategic decision-makingIdentify opportunities to improve processes, reduce manual work, and enhance financial systems and reportingMonitor performance and quality standards across the finance team, driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvementLead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a high-performing and service-focused environmentSkills & ExperienceQualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role within a growing or complex organisationStrong understanding of financial controls, governance frameworks, and statutory reportingExperience managing transactional finance teams and operational finance functionsDemonstrated ability to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting frameworksStrong leadership and stakeholder management skillsAbility to operate strategically while remaining close to operational deliveryMust have a background working in the property sector (ideally PBSA but not essential)What’s on OfferSenior leadership role within a growing and dynamic organisationOpportunity to shape and strengthen the finance function and governance frameworksCompetitive salary and benefits package100% office based on the outskirts of the City Centre of Manchester.Only relevant candidates will be contacted.

  ( ) | | £ A well-established Kent-based distribution business is seeking a **Fractional Finance Director** to provide strategic, commercial, and operational financial leadership **3 days per week**.If you thrive in an SME environment and enjoy shaping financial direction while remaining hands-on, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact. , :*   Deliver strategic financial insight and support board-level decision making*   Strengthen financial controls, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting*   Drive operational efficiencies and cost optimisation across the distribution network*   Oversee cashflow management and commercial analysis*   Act as a trusted adviser to the senior leadership team ’ *   **Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA – essential)***   Proven FD-level experience within SMEs (distribution/logistics sector desirable)*   Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate numbers into action*   Hands-on, collaborative approach with the confidence to influence and challenge*   Someone able to hit the ground running and add value from day one ’ *   Flexible **3-day-a-week** fractional arrangement*   Competitive day rate – circa £400 per day*   Opportunity to shape financial strategy within a respected Kent business*   Long-term engagement with an experienced and supportive leadership teamIf this Role matches your background and your career aspirations, please get in touch.

  ( ) | | £ A well-established Kent-based distribution business is seeking a **Fractional Finance Director** to provide strategic, commercial, and operational financial leadership **3 days per week**.If you thrive in an SME environment and enjoy shaping financial direction while remaining hands-on, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact. , :*   Deliver strategic financial insight and support board-level decision making*   Strengthen financial controls, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting*   Drive operational efficiencies and cost optimisation across the distribution network*   Oversee cashflow management and commercial analysis*   Act as a trusted adviser to the senior leadership team ’ *   **Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA – essential)***   Proven FD-level experience within SMEs (distribution/logistics sector desirable)*   Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate numbers into action*   Hands-on, collaborative approach with the confidence to influence and challenge*   Someone able to hit the ground running and add value from day one ’ *   Flexible **3-day-a-week** fractional arrangement*   Competitive day rate – circa £400 per day*   Opportunity to shape financial strategy within a respected Kent business*   Long-term engagement with an experienced and supportive leadership teamIf this Role matches your background and your career aspirations, please get in touch.