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  • Finance Manager

    Ilkeston
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £65,000 per year

    Reporting to the CFO you will be responsible for successfully managing the completion of the month end process and providing timely, accurate and high-quality management accounts and management information. Supporting the organisation to better understand financial performance by providing insightful reporting and analysis.

    • Reporting, process improvement, budgets, variance work
    • Management accounts, controls, partnering
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  • Head of Legal

    Kildare
    Permanent
    £77,691 - £94,956 per year

    This Head of Legal position is based outside of Dublin and offers the opportunity to become the principal legal adviser to the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and senior leadership team of a growing international group. Initially operating as sole legal counsel, you will shape the legal function, support strategic growth and have the opportunity to recruit a small team as the business develops.

    • Run a legal function for a growing international group
    • Up to 30% bonus plus car allowance and hybrid working
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  • UK Finance Manager / Head of Finance - FMCG

    Richmond upon Thames
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £90,000 per year

    The UK Finance Manager / Head Of Finance reports to the Regional Finance Director and is responsible for all Financial Accounting and Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis activities

    • International FMCG business, with a portfolio of well-known household brands
    • Opportunity to contribute to development of the financial and strategic plans.
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  • Head of Finance

    Longfield
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £75,000 per year

    A commercially focused Head of Finance opportunity within a growing multi-site leisure organisation where finance plays a key role in driving operational performance and supporting business decisions. Working closely with the CFO, you'll combine financial control, FP&A and hands-on business partnering to help shape performance across a portfolio of sites.

    • High-profile role with genuine CFO exposure
    • Influence commercial performance across a multi-site business
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  • Financial Controller

    Manchester
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £65,000 per year

    This will be a part-time Financial Controller role and will oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting and compliance and being a real right-hand person to the CFO. This role requires a proactive individual to manage budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis within the business services industry.

    • Growing organisation with exciting future plans
    • Great part-time flexibility available
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  • Finance Manager

    Doncaster
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    You will oversee the financial operations of a c. £12 million TO business in Doncaster whilst acting as a key strategic finance partner to the Managing Director. You will have the autonomy to put your stamp on the finance function and drive continuous improvements that you think fit.

    • Financial Controller at a c. £12 million TO business in Doncaster.
    • You will act as the strategic finance partner to the Managing Director.
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Warrington
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £75,000 per year

    This Finance Manager role will be the sole finance lead for the UK business, partnering closely with operational and commercial teams while reporting directly to the CFO in Europe. The position offers broad responsibility across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, commercial analysis, and process improvement within a business undergoing significant transformation and growth.

    • Standalone UK finance lead role with direct CFO exposure and real influence.
    • Rare opportunity to shape a finance function.
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  • Senior FInance Manager - FP&A - Global manufacturing business - Gloucestershire

    Cheltenham
    Permanent

    The Senior Finance Manager - FP&A is responsible for leading planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance reporting across the business. Working closely with the CFO and operational leaders, the role provides financial insight to support strategic decision-making and business performance.

    • Drive performance through planning, forecasting & business partnering
    • Lead an established FP&A team within a world-class manufacturing environment
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  • Head of Group FP&A - Professional Services

    City of London
    Permanent
    £100,000 - £120,000 per year

    This role leads the development and execution of group-wide financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and strategic analysis for a complex international organisation. Reporting directly to the CFO, the successful candidate will build a best-in-class FP&A function that supports growth, transformation, investment decisions, and board-level reporting.

    • Report to the Group CFO and have a seat at the leadership table!
    • Lead commercial finance for a multinational professional services group.
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  • Financial Controller - £110k

    London
    Permanent
    £90,000 - £110,000 per year

    This is a highly visible leadership role offering regular interaction with the CFO and significant influence over the finance agenda. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing global reporting, strengthening governance, and positioning the finance function as a strategic partner to the wider business.

    • Globally recognised Real Estate Business
    • Pivotal Leadership Role
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  • Group Financial Controller - High Growth Business

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

    High-growth business in Manchester looking for a dynamic finance leader to support the CFO.

    • Group Financial Controller | High-Growth Business
    • Manchester | Up to £100k base plus bonus
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  • Head of Finance

    Nottingham
    Permanent

    High profile role reporting to the Group Finance Director and leading a small, high performing team of Business Partners and Commercial analysts

    • business partnering, analysis, stakeholder management
    • Management accounts, controls, partnering
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  • Financial Controller

    Dartford
    Permanent

    Reporting to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller will act as a key business partner to senior leadership, providing financial insight, cashflow control, and commercial support to help maximise profitability and support sustainable growth.

    • Opportunity to influence a growing, market-leading business
    • Fast-Paced and Growth-Oriented
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  • Senior FP&A Manager

    Peterborough
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £85,000 per year

    This is a senior FP&A role working closely with the CFO and leadership team to drive strategic decision-making through insightful analysis and forecasting. You'll play a key role in shaping performance across a complex, globally operating business.

    • This is a high-impact role partnering directly with senior leadership!
    • Be part of an ambitious, fast-growing international business!
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  • Transactional Finance Manager

    London
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £65,000 per year

    The Transactional Finance Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to join an impactful role in a fast-paced, PE-Backed group. You'll be given full autonomy to manage the wider transactional finance team across AP & AR, and will be trusted to develop best reporting practice and controls, reporting into the Group FC and Finance Director.

    • Join a high-growth, PE-Backed business in a key, team lead role.
    • Full autonomy to manage a team, overseeing AP & AR.
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  • Financial Planning and Analysis - Banking

    City of London
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £80,000 per year

    This is an exciting Assistant Vice President role within a finance and reporting function, supporting forecasting, performance analysis, and financial control across a diverse portfolio. The position offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders, strategic projects, and international operations within a dynamic financial services environment.

    • Opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join an international bank.
    • Join a high-performing team with strong career progression.
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  • Chief Information Officer (CIO) - Dubai (On-Site)

    International
    Permanent

    The Chief Information Officer is responsible for defining and executing a global technology strategy that enables growth, operational excellence, and innovation. Reporting to the CFO, the role provides enterprise-wide leadership across IT operations, digital transformation, cybersecurity, data, and applications in a complex, multi-region environment.

    • Global technology leadership for a complex industrial enterprise
    • Shape digital strategy at board and enterprise level
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  • Head of Finance Transformation - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

    Tunbridge Wells
    Temporary
    £80,000 - £100,000 per year

    A well‑established, commercially successful UK organisation is seeking a Head of Finance Transformation for 12 months, to lead the modernisation of its finance function. This is a senior, high‑impact role, partnering closely with the Finance Director and wider finance leadership to transform how finance operates across systems, processes, data, and ways of working.

    • 12 month Fixed Term Contract
    • Collaborative role with a huge opportunity to transform the finance function
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  • Business Controller- Financial Performance and Reporting ,

    London
    Permanent
    £85,000 - £110,000 per year

    The Business Controller will take ownership of financial analysis, planning and business partnering across a diverse portfolio of professional services companies. Your work will directly influence decision‑making at CEO, CFO and Group leadership levels.

    • Hugely exciting new opportunity to join a fast growing PE backed advisory firm
    • This role will have the chance to positively impact Financial performance
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  • FP&A Director

    Dublin
    Permanent

    This role offers the chance to shape regional finance strategy across 10 European markets, working directly with the European CFO on high‑impact planning and commercial decision‑making. It also provides a unique opportunity to lead a multinational team and modernise the finance function, driving digital reporting, strong governance, and operational excellence.

    • Lead a multinational finance team and modernise the FP&A function
    • Drive high‑impact planning and commercial decision‑making
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Your Guide to Finance Director Jobs in the UK

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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  • Access to our vast network of job opportunities with leading employers
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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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