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Finance Director in Brighton

Leading finance, shaping the business.

Day to day in Brighton

What a finance director
does in Brighton.

The senior finance voice in the business — from a first-time FD in an owner-managed SME through to an experienced leader in a demanding, PE-backed or listed environment. Here's what the role covers day to day for the Brighton businesses we recruit for.

  • Overall leadership of the finance function
  • Sitting on or reporting directly into the board
  • Leading financial strategy, planning and risk management
  • Overseeing statutory reporting, audit and compliance
  • Leading on funding, M&A or sale-process activity where relevant
  • Building and developing the senior finance team

What it pays in Brighton

Real Brighton market rates, not a national average.

Medior Finance Director · Brighton

Typical: £130,000 per year

Medium-high confidence — strong regional evidence

Recruiting in Brighton

Why Brighton needs
a specialist.

Finding the right finance director in Brighton usually comes down to knowing the market, not just running a keyword search. Day to day, that often means sitting on or reporting directly into the board — one of several things a finance director in Brighton is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes digital agencies and creative businesses driving the city's tech-hub reputation. It's a small distinction that matters: recruiting finance director roles in Brighton properly, rather than just advertising them.

Hiring or looking?

Either way, we can help.

Hiring

Need a finance director in Brighton?

Permanent or temporary, we'll shortlist from a network we actually know — with working interviews to de-risk the hire.

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Send us your CV or browse live Finance Director roles in Brighton and beyond.

Common questions

Finance Director in Brighton FAQs.

What does a Finance Director do day to day in Brighton?

The senior finance voice in the business — from a first-time FD in an owner-managed SME through to an experienced leader in a demanding, PE-backed or listed environment.

Do you recruit Finance Director roles in Brighton?

Yes — Finance Director is one of the positions we place in Brighton, on both a permanent and temporary basis.

Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for Finance Director roles in Brighton?

Every candidate we put forward has been spoken to and assessed against your specific requirement — not just keyword-matched from a database. That's the difference a Market Expert model makes.

What's the going rate for a Finance Director in Brighton?

Finance Director salaries in Brighton typically sit at £90k – £138k. £90k+ suits a first-time FD in an owner-managed SME. £110k–£125k suits an experienced, technically astute leader, with up to £138k for high-profile, PE-backed or turnaround environments.

Do you recruit Finance Director roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Brighton?

Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Brighton needing a single, sole-charge Finance Director hire.

Is there career progression available from a Finance Director role in Brighton?

Finance Director sits toward the top of its own progression path in our experience — from here, moves in Brighton tend to be sideways into a broader remit or upward into wider finance leadership.

Is a Finance Director role in Brighton permanent or temporary?

We recruit Finance Director positions in Brighton on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.

What areas around Brighton do you cover for Finance Director roles?

We recruit Finance Director positions across Brighton itself and the surrounding commuter towns and business parks — if you're just outside the immediate area, get in touch and we'll be straight with you about whether it's somewhere we can genuinely help.

What happens if a Finance Director hire in Brighton doesn't work out?

Our rebate periods and money-back guarantees mean you're covered if a placement doesn't work out as expected — ask your Market Expert for the specifics for your vacancy.

How do you recruit Finance Director roles in Brighton without a local office?

We work with Brighton employers and candidates remotely for Finance Director roles — video interviews and phone-based briefings, backed by the same vetting and market knowledge we use everywhere else.

Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Finance Director roles in Brighton?

Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Brighton salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.

Can you provide temporary Finance Director cover in Brighton at short notice?

Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Finance Director position in Brighton is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.

Do you charge candidates for Finance Director roles in Brighton?

No — there's never a cost to candidates. For employers, our fee is only payable on a successful placement.

Can I see live Finance Director vacancies in Brighton before speaking to someone?

Yes — you can search live jobs on our careers portal, but we'd always recommend a conversation with a Market Expert too, since not every Brighton vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.

No waffle. Just the right person.

Let's find your
finance director in Brighton.