Average Financial Director salary in the UK

Finance Director Location: LondonJob Type: Full-timeSalary: Competitive remuneration package with bonus A leading transport and engineering business is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead the finance function, ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the business. This strategic role involves financial planning, driving financial performance, providing commercial insight, and maintaining robust financial controls. The Finance Director will play a pivotal role in aligning financial strategies with the company’s overall objectives and long-term vision. Day to Day of the role: Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy in line with business goals.Lead financial planning, including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term corporate plans.Provide financial analysis and projections to support strategic recommendations to the executive team.Manage financial reporting, cash flow, treasury, and working capital.Offer commercial insights to enhance business performance and support decision-making.Evaluate business cases, capital investments, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.Identify financial risks and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Engage with stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.Partner with operational teams to drive efficiency and cost control. Required Skills & Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.Extensive senior finance leadership experience within a large, complex organisation.Proven ability to deliver strategic financial leadership and influence at the board level.Strong financial planning, analysis, and commercial finance experience.Experience managing large finance teams and driving performance and development.Expertise in financial management, corporate finance, and financial reporting.Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide actionable insights.Experience in the transport industry is desirable but not essential. Benefits: Competitive salary with a bonus structure.Flexible working arrangements.Opportunity to work in a leading transport and engineering business.Engage in high-level strategic decision-making.Lead a dynamic and skilled finance team. To apply for the Finance Director position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Simpson Judge are partnered with a client in Stockport to support them in their search for a dynamic Finance Director. This role will oversee all financial operations, financial control, budgeting, compliance and strategic planning. The successful candidate will work closely with the SLT and CEO, acting as a sounding board. This is a hands on, fluid role where no two days will be the same. If you are an experienced Finance Director looking for a fresh challenge or ready to step up into your first Finance Director role then please get in touch.Location: Stockport (Hybrid) plus travel to various sitesResponsibilities:* Cashflow monitoring and management, ensuring strong cost control* Oversight of AR, AP & Payroll* Development and implementation of robust processes and controls* Lead the budgeting process, closely monitoring performance vs budget. Supporting department heads to understand individual budgets and financial performance* Development of KPIs to measure financial performance* Ensuring compliance with audit, accounting and tax regulations* Oversight of M&A activity from a financial perspectiveRequirements:* ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified* Experience in a PE backed business* Strong systems experience* Financial modelling experience* Experience working with local authorities would be a bonus* Corporate Finance/M&A experience would be beneficial

Our client is currently seeking a Director to join their London based Financial Planning division. Our client is the UK’s leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, with over 100 years of experience in helping generations of people and businesses to thrive. They offer an extensive range of financial and professional services to individuals, family trusts, professional intermediaries, charities and businesses.This highly reputable organisation currently seeks to recruit for a Director level candidate, to join their London office. We’re looking for someone with proven track record of delivering growth; someone who enjoys winning new business; is technical and planning led (has experience working with IMs). Ideally, they will have some management experience and would enjoy building and developing a team.Job Description The successful person will be responsible for delivering financial planning and wealth management advice across the London & South Eastern region, building and developing trusted relationships with current and potential clientsTo look after and support client needsTo plan, implement and execute the annual Business Plan in line with agreed individual expectationsTo build new client relationships and maintain and develop existing client relationships through effective ongoing service to help minimise attrition, and to deliver new instructions and referrals as a result of satisfied clientsStructure and lead client meetings in a professional manner, ensuring all information and advice provided is up to date, technically accurate and meets clients’ needsTo ensure clients have the right advice to achieve their financial objectives, while understand and considering the impact of factors such as retirement planning, inheritance, and tax efficiency for individual clientsTo ensure client reviews are undertaken at least annually in line with clients’ changing risk attitudes and strategic requirements Qualifications Diploma qualified and working towards Chartered statusExperience of working as a Financial Planner for 4+ yearsTechnical/product knowledge and effective communication of wide ranging holistic financial planning strategies & solutionsProven ability to deal with new and existing clients on a fee basis Package Competitive salary up to £140,000Annual bonusPrivate medical insuranceLife assurancePension contributionGenerous holiday packageOption to purchase additional holidayHybrid Working If this could be of interest then please apply. At mbf we recognise and understand the benefits of working in a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to creating a culture that is welcoming to everyone We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity and promise to view each application without bias based on skills and ability Our goal is to ensure everyone feels valued and supported and represented in the right way. If you need any support or accommodations during the application process, please let us know. We look forward to working alongside our clients & candidates to create diverse teams for a more innovative and inclusive future!