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  • CFO

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    London
    Permanent
    £150,000 - £180,000 per year



    An exceptional opportunity to join a high‑growth electric marine technology scale‑up as CFO. Following a series of acquisitions, the company is entering a period of significant expansion and is positioning itself as a clear leader within its sector. The role will be based across Canada and Europe, requiring flexibility to travel internationally.  

    • A key leadership role within an exciting growing SME
    • International travel
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  • Finance Director

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    Peterborough
    Permanent
    £110,000 - £125,000 per year

    A newly created opportunity to support the leadership teams in this local, fast growing manufacturing business. Responsible for the day to day running of a small finance function with opportunity to mentor and develop a team.

    • A key leadership role within a growing SME
    • The role will be office based 4 days per week
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  • Chief Financial Officer ('CFO') - Retail

    International
    Permanent
    £24,217 - £33,299 per month (£290,614 - £399,594 per year)

    Reporting to the President for the business, we are seeking an experienced and strategic CFO to join our leading, consumer goods client. This hire plays a crucial role in financial leadership, strategic decision-making, and investor relations.

    • Top role, excellent team and culture
    • Global role, covering APAC, EMEA & North America
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  • Chief Financial Officer ('CFO') - CPG [Confidential]

    International
    Permanent
    £24,651 - £41,085 per month (£295,816 - £493,027 per year)

    Reporting to the CEO, we are seeking an experienced and strategic CFO - International to join our leading, listed consumer goods client. This hire plays a crucial role in financial leadership, strategic decision-making, and investor relations.

    • New role, global scope covering APAC, EMEA and US
    • High visibility, high impact
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  • Finance Director

    Bromley
    Permanent
    £90,000 - £100,000 per year

    Mytime Active are looking for a permanent Finance Director.

    • Opportunity to influence strategy and deliver impact across communities.
    • A pivotal leadership role within a purpose-driven social enterprise.
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  • Finance Director

    London
    Permanent

    The Finance Director will oversee financial operations, ensuring strategic planning and compliance within the Accounting & Finance department. This role is based in London and requires expertise in managing financial processes in the business services industry.

    • Broad Finance Director role with a global Data Centre business
    • Opportunity to combine technical skills with true commercial business partnering
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  • Finance Director

    London
    Permanent

    The Finance Director role in the Technology & Telecoms sector requires an established FD to lead the Finance department. This position is based in London and focuses on overseeing financial operations and driving strategic growth.

    • High profile Finance Director role in a PE backed tech company
    • Broad role, covering strategy and business partnering plus technical expertise
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  • Finance Director

    East Midlands
    Permanent
    £120,000 - £150,000 per year

    Hands on Finance Director with the ability to be in the detail whilst providing strategic direction to the Senior Management Team.

    • High growth developmental opportunity
    • Enjoy autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact
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  • Finance Director - Leading Manufacturer

    Cheshire
    Permanent
    £100,000 - £110,000 per year

    A dynamic and influential Finance Director is required to join the leadership team and play a pivotal role in driving factory performance and strategic growth. Building on solid foundations laid by their predecessor and a strong team led by the Financial Controller, the new Finance Director will elevate finance into a true business partnership with the MD.

    • Strategic and Commercial FD needed to join established SME.
    • Pivotal role with business going through period of transformation.
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  • Finance Director

    Manchester
    Permanent
    £100,000 - £120,000 per year

    The Finance Director will oversee all financial aspects of the organisation within the hospitality & leisure industry, ensuring strategic financial planning and operational efficiency. This is a permanent position based in Manchester, ideal for a professional ready to lead financial operations at the C-Suite level.

    • FD to help fast-growth PE backed hospitality and leisure business
    • Equity on offer means an attractive medium-term earning opportunity
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  • Interim Finance Director

    Manchester
    Temporary

    This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Interim Finance Director to lead the finance, procurement and estates operations for a high profile UK Public Sector body, during an exciting period of change

    • Interim leadership through structural, cultural and assurance-related change.
    • Working for a commercially minded, income-generation led Arms-Length Body
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  • Interim Finance Director

    Leeds
    Interim
    £85,000 - £95,000 per year

    We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead the financial operations within the organisation. This role is based in the Leeds area and will suit an ambitious Head of Finance Business partnering who is looking to step up into a new role, or someone who has worked at the CFO level within a commercial charity / organisation who is keen to share their expertise.

    • Exciting period of change
    • Newly carved out role
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  • Finance Director

    City of London
    Temporary
    £500 - £550 per hour

    We are seeking a skilled Finance Director to oversee and manage financial operations. This interim role needs Charity exposure and requires 1 day in the South London office.

    • Are you an immediately available Finance Director?
    • Do you have experience of working in a Charity at the same level?
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  • EMEA Finance Director - Global Consumer Brand

    Hounslow
    Permanent
    £100,000 - £120,000 per year

    A superb EMEA Finance Director position has arisen in an instantly recognisable Consumer brand near Staines

    • Instantly recognisable Consumer brand
    • Leadership role for the EMEA Region
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  • Interim Finance Director

    Alcester
    Temporary
    £720 - £880 per day

    This role offers a rare blend of technical rigour and commercial influence, giving you the chance to strengthen reporting quality across multiple European entities while shaping strategic decisions with the MD. It's a high‑impact assignment that will add real depth and breadth to your portfolio of international finance experience.

    • Drive reporting quality, controls, and commercial insight.
    • Gaining valuable exposure while leading meaningful improvements.
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  • Finance Director

    Derbyshire
    Permanent
    £110,000 - £140,000 per year

    The Group Finance Director will oversee financial strategy, reporting, and compliance within a leading industrial/manufacturing Group. This permanent role, based in Derbyshire, offers a rewarding opportunity to shape financial operations while contributing to a high speed company growth journey. A mid size SME Group they have a five year plan to grow and build their business.

    • High growth developmental opportunity
    • Board member operating with local C suite and VC/PE ownership
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  • Head of Finance, Andros UK - Frome, Somerset

    Frome
    Permanent

    Andros UK, the family-owned group behind Bonne Maman, is seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial strategy and operations at its Frome manufacturing site. This hands-on role offers real influence, partnering with the leadership team to drive performance, efficiency and growth in a close-knit, fast-paced environment

    • Lead finance for Andros, a growing, globally trusted food manufacturer
    • Be hands-on, visible, and part of an exceptional close-knit leadership team.
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  • Chief Financial Officer - Transport & Logistics - Egypt - H/F

    International
    Permanent

    As the CFO, you will oversee the full financial agenda of the organization, ensuring strong financial governance while supporting operational performance and long-term strategic planning.

    • Expatriate contract
    • Role based in Alexandria
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  • EA to CFO and CMO

    London
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £42,000 per year

    EA role supporting the CMO and CFO. Lots of diary management, travel booking and stakeholder engagement.

    • Brilliant role working for well known luxury skin care brand.
    • Great company to work for, great products!
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  • Senior Finance Analyst - Global business services and professional consulting business

    Horsham
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £75,000 per year

    The Senior Analyst will report to the FP&A Manager and support the Financial Director, operating in a commercially focused role across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and systems management. The function has evolved significantly over the past two years with the integration of ERP, PowerBI, SQL, and Alteryx systems, providing a strong and stable platform for continued development, supported by the FP&A team.

    • Analyse financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights
    • Prepare and present financial reports for stakeholders
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  • Director of Finance

    Warrington
    Permanent
    £72,000 - £75,000 per year

    This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation's financial and operational strategy. You will lead finance, estates, HR, procurement and IT functions, ensuring strong governance, value for money and long term sustainability. This role offers the opportunity to have a significant strategic impact and contribute to the success and development.

    • Drive financial excellence and operational innovation.
    • Lead change across a growing, ambitious organisation
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  • Interim Finance Director

    South London
    Temporary
    £120,000 - £150,000 per year

    We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director / CFO to lead the team of 13 in this organisation on a temporary basis for 6 months whilst the permanent search is completed.

    • Hybrid working
    • Competitive salary
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  • Interim Director of Accounting

    Manchester
    Interim

    The Interim Director of Accounting role (6month+ contract) for a leading business based in South Manchester is an excellent opportunity for a professional to lead and manage accounting operations effectively (Management and Financial Accounting teams). This role requires a strong background in accounting and finance to ensure compliance and drive financial performance.

    • Interim Director of Accounting role in Manchester, for a leading business.
    • Large group finance leadership role, with centralised accounting.
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  • Finance Manager (FD Designate) - Growing Construction business

    Tonbridge and Malling
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £80,000 per year

    An award-winning construction firm is seeking a Finance Manager to lead its finance function and play a pivotal role in future growth. With turnover set to double across the next five years, this is a rare opportunity to influence strategy and progress to the Finance Director position as part of a succession plan.

    • Clear progression to Finance Director within 2-3 years
    • Growing business with clear ambition
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  • Fund Finance - VP or Associate

    London
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £95,000 per year

    This Associate/VP role in Fund Finance Advisory involves leading and supporting the execution of complex financing transactions for private capital funds, including deal structuring, financial modelling, and lender negotiations.

    The position offers a dynamic, client-facing environment with opportunities for international travel and career growth in a collaborative, entrepreneurial team.

    • Fund Finance Advisory role with full end to end exposure; NAV, Capital Call
    • Strong deal flow and healthy pipeline
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  • VP Structured Finance - Private Investments

    London
    Permanent

    As an experienced VP, you will be expected to originate, structure, and execute asset‑based investments across Europe.

    You'll lead transactions end‑to‑end while collaborating with senior stakeholders.

    • Lead high‑impact structured finance deals across diverse sectors.
    • Full deal ownership from origination to execution.
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  • VP Project Finance (Digital Infra)

    City of London
    Permanent

    This VP role offers the chance to lead and originate major digital infrastructure deals across EMEA, from pitching through to execution. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and clients, managing relationships and driving strategic growth in one of the most exciting sectors in finance.(Desired deal exposure to Data Centres, Towers, - NetCo & Greenfield)

    • Join a high-performing team in the fastest-growing sector: Digital Infra
    • Work on major digital infrastructure deals across EMEA with top sponsors.
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  • Assistant Accountant - Architecture & Design

    London
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £45,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for an experience accountant to join a small, close-knit team in a varied position that focuses on all key aspects of the reporting cycle. In this role, you'll report directly to the Finance Director as a team of two, working across the month-end cycle, as well as managing all key aspects of transactional finance.

    • Work in an all-round role across month-end, AP & AR.
    • Join a close-knit, established design & architecture firm.
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  • Head of FP&A

    Bristol
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £75,000 per year

    The Head of FP&A will work closely with the Finance Director to shape the business strategy whilst maintaining a hands-on oversight of report packs and performance analytics. You'll also provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision making. The keys elements of this role include budgeting, forecasting and analysing our commercial trading.

    • Group Head of FP&A role, based just south of Bristol
    • Paying up to £75,000 with excellent progression opportunities
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  • Head of FP&A

    Surrey
    Interim
    £90,000 - £100,000 per year

    Head of FP&A role, reporting to the Finance Director, primarily focused on commercial finance, planning, budgeting... but emphasis on working with data, Power BI for example.

    • US privately listed organisation which has recently had significant growth
    • Hybrid working
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Are you a finance director looking for your next challenge? Michael Page can help. We work with top employers across the UK to connect talented candidates with the perfect finance director jobs. 

Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your finance career or are a seasoned finance director, we can help you find the perfect finance director jobs to match your skills, experience, and ambitions.

The role of a finance director

A finance director is responsible for ensuring the health of a business’ finances, and growing those finances. Finance director jobs are senior positions within the hierarchy of any company, such is the importance of this role. 

The finance director job description typically includes the development and implementation of a business’ financial plans and policies. In this role, professionals must also oversee the company’s financial reporting, which includes forecasting, budgeting, regular financial reporting, statutory financial reporting and planning. 

Duties typically include monitoring business performance and cash flow, overseeing and tracking budgets, preparing accounts, developing financial models, competitor analysis, and future-proofing the business. In larger organisation they may also be tasked with managing the wider accounts team.

Professionals in finance director roles must also assess financial markets, and problem solve around any financial challenges, from cash flow issues to budgeting difficulties. They will need to have the capability to make important decisions about the company’s future investments or budgets.

Finance directors work with other members of the senior leadership teams to make strategic business decisions, and report directly to the business’ chief executive office, managing director, or chief operations officer. Indeed, they will work closely with the CEO in order to ensure they are managing the business in a financially-effective way.

In bigger organisations, finance director roles are typically more strategic, while at smaller companies, they may need to be more involved in day-to-day account matters too.

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We have a variety of finance director jobs available across the UK, from small organisations  to large businesses. Whether you’re interested in working in finance, retail, or engineering, we can help you find the perfect job to match your skills and interests.

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FAQs

What qualifications do I need to become a finance director?

Due to the technical skills required of finance directors, and the importance of the role to the success of any business, professionals in this role typically have a strong academic background. Useful degrees for aspiring finance directors include finance and accounting, mathematics, management, economics, human resources, and business law. Professional accountancy qualifications such as AAT, ACCA, ACA, and CIMA may also be required.

What skills does a finance director need to have?

In addition to any required qualifications, professionals in finance director roles must have proven experience in a similar position within a similar company. A strong technical accounting background will likely be another requirement. Hiring managers may also demand experience with full-year accounts, data analysis, sale of business, acquisitions, due diligence and regulation, depending on the company’s requirements. When it comes to softer skills, excellent communication skills, relationship building, business acumen, adaptability, organisation, and problem solving are all desirable. 

What is the role of a finance director?

Finance directors sit at a senior level in a business and oversee all its financial activities. They are tasked with setting and hitting financial goals, and ensuring the organisation’s financial activities are within regulatory standards. Ultimately, a finance director must use their strategic and financial expertise to ensure the health of a company’s financies and help it to grow.

Is finance director a good job?

For professionals who enjoy working with numbers, and thrive on the pressure of sitting at a senior level, finance director is an excellent job. Furthermore, it is a lucrative job to secure, with the average finance director salary in the UK sitting at £103,467, according to a 2023 Glassdoor survey. 

How can I get a job as a finance director?

If you’re a finance director looking for your next opportunity, Michael Page can help. Our team of experts can connect you with the best employers in the UK, and help you find the finance director job to match your skills, experience, and interests. Submit your CV today to take the next step in your financial career or download our free eBook on accelerating your route to a leadership position.

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