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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
£120,833 – £139,167
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.
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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.
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- 05Management AccountantThe engine room of monthly reporting.
- 06Financial ControllerThe senior finance person in the room.
No waffle. Just the right person.