Finance Manager 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.

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

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.

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.

Recent examples include aerospace and advanced engineering employers, including rolls-royce's supply chain and automotive manufacturing businesses, including toyota and its tier 1/tier 2 suppliers — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Derby.

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

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

Manages the finance team and its output — a qualified accountant with real team leadership responsibility, keeping the numbers accurate and the team performing.

It depends on seniority and how specific the brief is, but because our Derby shortlists come from a network we already know, we're rarely starting from zero.

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

Finance Manager salaries in Derby typically sit at £51.5k – £67k. £51.5k suits a newly qualified candidate with basic team management experience. The higher end, £67k, is market average for an experienced manager with 5+ years leading a team.

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

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

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 Manager opportunities in Derby that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.