Financial Director
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£120,000 – £130,000 / year
Salary
Above P75 for SOC 1131
£75,100
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.6×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1131 (86% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £75,100, and Stanton House is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1131 Financial managers and directors Most likely code | £52,600 Clears | £60,100 Clears | £67,600 Clears | £75,100 Clears |
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Also possible | £34,500 Clears | £39,400 Clears | £44,300 Clears | £49,200 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Finance Director being hired for fast growth Manufacturing company in Gloucestershire!
🚀 Finance Director | Growth Manufacturing Business
📍 Gloucester (minimum 3 days onsite)
💰 £120,000 - £130,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits
Stanton House is exclusively retained to appoint a Finance Director for a growing manufacturing business in Gloucestershire. This is a high-profile leadership opportunity within a larger listed group, supporting a business that is undergoing significant transformation, professionalisation and growth.
The organisation has successfully scaled over recent years and is continuing its evolution from a more entrepreneurial environment into a highly commercial, performance-driven business. This role offers the opportunity to join a newly established leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping future growth, performance and finance capability.
💼 The Role:
Reporting operationally to the Managing Director and working closely with divisional and group finance leadership, you will take full responsibility for the finance function whilst acting as a key strategic partner to the wider leadership team.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading end-to-end financial management across P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and working capital
• Driving commercial performance, profitability and decision support across the business
• Partnering with the Senior Leadership Team to support growth, operational improvements and strategic initiatives
• Developing forecasting, budgeting and financial planning processes
• Building stronger commercial business partnering capability across the organisation
• Supporting the continued integration of the business into a larger group environment
• Strengthening governance, controls, compliance and financial discipline
• Leading and developing an established finance team whilst enhancing capability and performance
• Supporting growth initiatives, productivity improvements and strategic projects
• Working across a matrix structure, influencing stakeholders at business unit, divisional and group level
This is an opportunity for a hands-on experienced Finance Director who enjoys operating in an evolving environment and driving meaningful business change.
🎯 What We're Looking For:
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Proven track record operating successfully as a Finance Director within a similarly sized business
• Experience working within a group environment with strong governance and compliance requirements
• Strong commercial acumen alongside robust financial control expertise
• Experience driving business performance, forecasting, cash management and working capital improvements
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively within a matrix environment
• Experience supporting transformation, integration or business maturity programmes
• Manufacturing, engineering, assembly or FMCG experience beneficial but not essential
• Exposure to lean methodologies, operational productivity or continuous improvement would be advantageous
• A pragmatic and resilient leadership style, with the ability to thrive through ambiguity and change
🌍 Why this role?
• Join a growing business with ambitious expansion plans
• Play a key role in a high-profile transformation and integration journey
• Influence strategy, performance and commercial decision-making
• Opportunity to lead the development of the finance function
• Significant exposure to senior leadership across a larger listed group
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
📩 If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please submit your application or email your CV to [email protected]
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Where this offer sits in the market
Financial managers and directors (SOC 1131) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~395k in sample- Offer £120,000–130,000
- Middle half £50,856–115,596
- Median £75,972
- Going rate £75,100
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £52,600–67,600
Even the bottom of this range, £120,000, beats the market's 75th percentile. Stanton House pays in the top quarter for this occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Stanton House holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1131 going rate of £75,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.