Derby · Positions we recruit
Finance Director in Derby
Leading finance, shaping the business.
Day to day in Derby
What a finance director
does in Derby.
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 Derby 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 Derby
Real Derby market rates, not a national average.
Medior Finance Director · Derby
£111,000 – £128,000
Typical: £119,500 per year
Medium-high confidence — strong regional evidence
Recruiting in Derby
Why Derby needs
a specialist.
Finance Director recruitment in Derby works best with a genuine specialist, not a generalist agency treating it as one line among fifty other sectors. Day to day, that often means overall leadership of the finance function — one of several things a finance director in Derby is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes rail engineering and rolling-stock businesses with high-volume purchase ledger needs. That's the whole point of a Market Expert model — real market knowledge of finance director hiring in Derby, not a generic recruitment process.
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Either way, we can help.
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Need a finance director in Derby?
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 Derby and beyond.
Common questions
Finance Director in Derby FAQs.
Is a Finance Director role in Derby permanent or temporary?+
Both — many Derby employers use temp-to-perm for a Finance Director hire as a low-risk way to trial someone before committing.
How does the process work if I want to become a Finance Director in Derby?+
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 Derby that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Finance Director roles in Derby?+
Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Derby salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.
Do you recruit Finance Director roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Derby?+
Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Derby needing a single, sole-charge Finance Director hire.
Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for Finance Director roles in Derby?+
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 happens if a Finance Director hire in Derby 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.
Do you place Finance Director candidates in Derby?+
Yes — Finance Director is one of the positions we place in Derby, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
Do you offer working interviews for Finance Director vacancies in Derby?+
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 Derby.
What does a Finance Director do day to day in Derby?+
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.
How much does a Finance Director earn in Derby?+
Finance Director salaries in Derby 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.
Can you provide temporary Finance Director cover in Derby at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Finance Director position in Derby is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
How quickly can you fill a Finance Director vacancy in Derby?+
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.
How do you recruit Finance Director roles in Derby without a local office?+
We work with Derby 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.
Can I see live Finance Director vacancies in Derby 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 Derby vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
Other roles in Derby
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- 01FP&A ManagerLeading the planning, not just doing it.
- 02Assistant Management AccountantWhere studying meets the real numbers.
- 03Finance Business PartnerThe bridge between finance and the business.
- 04Finance ManagerRuns the finance function, day to day.
- 05Management AccountantThe engine room of monthly reporting.
- 06Financial ControllerThe senior finance person in the room.
No waffle. Just the right person.