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£45k-£65k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Operational grip
Ask how they keep reporting accurate and on time under pressure.
Team management
They usually lead a small team. Probe how they manage and develop it.
Qualification fit
Match qualification level (often CIMA, ACCA or qualified-by-experience) to your needs.
How to run the hire
1. Define the scope
Be clear on reporting, team and the responsibilities.
2. Score for delivery and management
Weight reliable delivery and team leadership.
3. Source and screen
Approach candidates with matching experience and qualification.
4. Test with a scenario
Use a reporting or team issue to hear their approach.
5. Reference reliability
Confirm they ran the function accurately and on time.
Fees typically run 15-20% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 5-9 weeks.
Qualification requirements and sector are the main variables.
A Finance Manager runs the day-to-day finance function - management reporting, month-end, cash, and often a small team.
They keep finance accurate and on time, usually reporting to a Controller, Head of Finance or FD.
Often, though many strong ones are qualified-by-experience or part-qualified with CIMA or ACCA.
We match qualification level to your role, since insisting on full qualification can rule out capable people unnecessarily.
Try: Walk me through your month-end process.
How do you keep reporting accurate when you're stretched?
How do you manage your team? and Tell me about a process you improved.
Yes, across a broad range of industries.
We match sector and qualification where it matters to your role.
Tell us about your role and a specialist finance recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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