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
Finance Director - Accounting & Finance
Covers: London and the South East of England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
CMD RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Finance Director - Accounting & Finance
Covers: South West | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Executive Headhunters Ltd
Finance Director - Accounting & Finance
Covers: UK and International | Permanent | Salaries from £35k - £100k+
Pimento Connection
Finance Director - Accounting & Finance
Covers: Global | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
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.Universal Staffing Solutions Ltd
Finance Director - Accounting & Finance
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Birchfield Recruitment Ltd - Permanent Recruitment
Finance Director - Accounting & Finance
Covers: Liverpool, Manchester, North West | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
Buchan and London Recruitment Ltd
Finance Director - Accounting & Finance
Covers: South East & Midlands | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
ITSS Recruitment (Permanent & Contract)
Finance Director - Accounting & Finance
Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
JT Recruit Ltd
Finance Director - Accounting & Finance
Covers: East Midlands, West Midlands, | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
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.Search Consultancy
Finance Director - Accounting & Finance
Covers: Scotland, England and Wales | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Steve Ball Recruitment Ltd
Finance Director - Accounting & Finance
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
Sellick Partnership
Finance Director - Accounting & Finance
Covers: All of the UK | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
HRSS Recruitment Specialists
Finance Director - Accounting & Finance
Covers: England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+