Financial Controller in Cardiff

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.

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.

Whether deputy to the FD in an SME or leading a complex finance function within a larger business, the Financial Controller owns the technical accuracy and control of the numbers.

Yes — a working interview means the candidate spends a real day in the role, on your systems, with your actual workload, before either side commits. It's one of the ways we take the risk out of a new hire in Cardiff.

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

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

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

Temporary cover can often be arranged within days. Permanent roles vary with seniority, but our shortlists are built from people we already know rather than a fresh keyword search, so they typically move faster than a generalist agency's.

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 — 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.

Financial Controller salaries in Cardiff typically sit at £63k – £92.5k. £63k+ attracts a Finance Manager looking for progression in an SME. £75k–£92.5k reflects a Financial Controller in a larger or more technically demanding business.

Recent examples include insurance and financial services employers with major local operations and public sector employers, including welsh government-adjacent organisations — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Cardiff.

We recruit Financial Controller positions across Cardiff 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.

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