Finance Director in Cardiff

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.

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

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

No — nothing about your CV or your situation is shared with any employer, in this location or any other, without your explicit permission first.

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

There's no retainer and no ongoing contract — our fee is only payable on a successful placement, whether that's a one-off hire or an ongoing relationship.

Finance Director salaries in Cardiff 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.

We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Cardiff market for Finance Director roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.

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.

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 Cardiff vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.

Yes — part-qualified and studying candidates (AAT, ACCA or CIMA depending on the role) are a genuine part of the Finance Director talent pool in Cardiff, not just an afterthought.

Submit your CV and a Market Expert will be in touch to talk through your experience, what you're looking for, and any live Finance Director opportunities in Cardiff that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.

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

We work with Cardiff 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.