Finance Director recruitment agency listing
Companies rely on sound financial management in order to succeed - and the person charged with making such decisions is often the Finance Director (FD) or Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This job role generally comes with a number of duties - often including overall responsibility for members of the company's financial staff, managing the preparation of the company's accounts, and control over its various budgets.
Because this is generally a high-level role requiring a great deal of experience and ability, firms will often use headhunting / executive search or even specialist Finance Director recruitment agencies in order to find the right candidate.
Salaries
Due to the executive nature of the position, the role of FD includes a great deal of responsibility - and as such, the financial compensation received by people in this job is high. Salaries in the UK start at around £40,000 and average around £70,000 - but can easily rise into six figures for experienced candidates at more profitable firms. Salaries may also include bonuses and benefits - such as private healthcare or share options.
Qualifications
As well as having a good deal of experience and technical ability in order to command the respect and trust of their subordinates, FDs will also generally hold a recognised qualification in accountancy from the likes of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). A degree in Business (often with a specialism in finance) will also be advantageous.
TwentyFour Recruitment Group
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, plus: Administration, Banking, Call Centre / Customer Service, Executive / Management, Fashion, Financial Services, Food & Drink, Government / Public Sector, IT, Pharmaceutical, Retail, Tax, FMCG
Executive Headhunters Ltd
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, plus: Agriculture, Arts, Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Biotechnology, Catering and Hospitality, Charity, Construction, Consulting, Creative / Design, Call Centre / Customer Service, Defence, Education, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Fashion, Financial Services, Food & Drink, Government / Public Sector, Headhunting, Health Care, Health & Safety, Housebuilding, Personnel / HR, Information Industry, Insurance, IT, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Market Research, Media, Multilingual & Language, Not-for-profit, Pharmaceutical, PR, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Property, Purchasing, Rail, Rec 2 Rec, Retail, Sales, Training / Learning, Science, Security, Shipping, Space & Satellite, Sport, Recreation & Leisure, Tax, Telecommunications, Travel, FMCG, Digital
FINTEC recruit Limited - Engineering & Technical specialists
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, plus: Administration, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Financial Services, Health & Safety, Housebuilding, Personnel / HR, IT, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Project Management, Property, Purchasing, Sales, Science, Space & Satellite, Telecommunications, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG
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McBarron Wood Executive Search
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, plus: Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Biotechnology, Charity, Consulting, Creative / Design, Electronics, Engineering, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Financial Services, Food & Drink, Headhunting, Health & Safety, Housebuilding, Personnel / HR, Information Industry, Insurance, IT, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Media, Not-for-profit, Pharmaceutical, PR, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Property, Retail, Sales, Training / Learning, Security, Shipping, Space & Satellite, Sport, Recreation & Leisure, Tax, Telecommunications, Travel, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG
Recruiter Tip
One way to see a Finance Director is as the conscience of a company - ensuring that new thinking is truly realistic and financially workable. This often involves challenging decisions that have been made at a high level within the company - and requires a strong character.CMD RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, plus: Administration, Agriculture, Automotive, Catering and Hospitality, Construction, Call Centre / Customer Service, Driving, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Financial Services, Headhunting, Health & Safety, Personnel / HR, Industrial, IT, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Media, Multilingual & Language, PR, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Purchasing, Rail, Sales, Telecommunications
Hague Personnel
Platinum Personnel Solutions
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, plus: Administration, Agriculture, Automotive, Aviation, Catering and Hospitality, Construction, Consulting, Defence, Driving, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Financial Services, Food & Drink, Housebuilding, Personnel / HR, Industrial, Information Industry, Insurance, IT, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Media, Multilingual & Language, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Property, Purchasing, Rail, Rec 2 Rec, Retail, Sales, Shipping, Energy / Renewable Energy
Absolute Selection
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, plus: Administration, Arts, Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Biotechnology, Charity, Construction, Consulting, Creative / Design, Engineering, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Health Care, Industrial, Information Industry, IT, Manufacturing / Production, Media, Multilingual & Language, Not-for-profit, Pharmaceutical, Printing & Publishing, Purchasing, Science, Space & Satellite, Telecommunications, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG
Unico Recruitment Services Ltd
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, plus: Administration, Construction, Education, Engineering, Health Care
Recruiter Tip
As with any senior-level role, there is no one route into becoming an FD. Generally-speaking, you will require experience working in a role such as Senior Accountant or Financial Controller before you will be considered for directorship - although this varies by firm.Pimento Connection
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, plus: Administration, Automotive, Aviation, Construction, Consulting, Creative / Design, Defence, Driving, Education, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Financial Services, Government / Public Sector, Graduate, Headhunting, Health Care, Health & Safety, Housebuilding, Personnel / HR, Industrial, Insurance, IT, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Media, Multilingual & Language, Pharmaceutical, PR, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Property, Purchasing, Rail, Sales, Training / Learning, Science, Security, Space & Satellite, Sport, Recreation & Leisure, Tax, Telecommunications, Travel, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG, Digital
Paragon Meed Ltd - Commercial Division
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, plus: Administration, Catering and Hospitality, Call Centre / Customer Service, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Fashion, Food & Drink, Health & Safety, Personnel / HR, IT, Marketing, Purchasing, Retail, Sales, Training / Learning, Telecommunications, Travel
Birchfield Recruitment Ltd - Permanent Recruitment
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, plus: Banking, Call Centre / Customer Service, Executive / Management, Financial Services, Personnel / HR, Insurance, IT, Legal, Marketing, Sales, Training / Learning, Tax, FMCG
Nelson Recruitment Services Ltd
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, plus: Administration, Agriculture, Arts, Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Biotechnology, Catering and Hospitality, Charity, Construction, Consulting, Creative / Design, Call Centre / Customer Service, Domestic / Child Care, Driving, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Fashion, Financial Services, Food & Drink, Graduate, Headhunting, Health Care, Health & Safety, Housebuilding, Personnel / HR, Industrial, Information Industry, Insurance, IT, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Market Research, Media, Multilingual & Language, Not-for-profit, Pharmaceutical, PR, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Property, Purchasing, Rail, Retail, Sales, Training / Learning, Science, Security, Shipping, Space & Satellite, Sport, Recreation & Leisure, Tax, Telecommunications, Travel, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG, Digital
PB RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS LTD
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, plus: Administration, Banking, Construction, Consulting, Call Centre / Customer Service, Environmental, Executive / Management, Financial Services, Government / Public Sector, Headhunting, Personnel / HR, Insurance, Legal, Logistics, Marketing, Multilingual & Language, PR, Project Management, Purchasing, Tax, FMCG
Recruiter Tip
Whilst it is not impossible to transfer from FD (often seen as 2nd in command) to MD, the two roles are very different - and in many ways, opposites. Often the MD is responsible for making changes, whilst the FD is responsible for their financial ratification.Sellick Partnership
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, plus: Banking, Executive / Management, Financial Services, Government / Public Sector, Graduate, Personnel / HR, Information Industry, IT, Legal, Project Management, Purchasing, Tax, Digital