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Finance Director in Newcastle upon Tyne

Leading finance, shaping the business.

Day to day in Newcastle upon Tyne

What a finance director
does in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne

Real Newcastle upon Tyne market rates, not a national average.

Medior Finance Director · Newcastle upon Tyne

Typical: £127,500 per year

High confidence — direct city benchmark

Recruiting in Newcastle upon Tyne

Why Newcastle upon Tyne needs
a specialist.

A Newcastle upon Tyne business hiring for a finance director role — or a candidate looking for one — deserves more than a database match. Day to day, that often means overall leadership of the finance function — one of several things a finance director in Newcastle upon Tyne is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes digital and creative businesses clustered around ouseburn and newcastle helix. In a market like Newcastle upon Tyne, that focus is what actually gets the right person into the right role.

Hiring or looking?

Either way, we can help.

Hiring

Need a finance director in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Permanent or temporary, we'll shortlist from a network we actually know — with working interviews to de-risk the hire.

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Ready to be one?

Send us your CV or browse live Finance Director roles in Newcastle upon Tyne and beyond.

Common questions

Finance Director in Newcastle upon Tyne FAQs.

How does the process work if I want to become a Finance Director in Newcastle upon Tyne?

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 Newcastle upon Tyne that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.

What happens if a Finance Director hire in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 quickly can you fill a Finance Director vacancy in Newcastle upon Tyne?

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.

Is a Finance Director role in Newcastle upon Tyne permanent or temporary?

Both — many Newcastle upon Tyne employers use temp-to-perm for a Finance Director hire as a low-risk way to trial someone before committing.

How do you recruit Finance Director roles in Newcastle upon Tyne without a local office?

We work with Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

What areas around Newcastle upon Tyne do you cover for Finance Director roles?

We recruit Finance Director positions across Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

Do you place Finance Director candidates in Newcastle upon Tyne?

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

Will my CV be shared with employers in Newcastle upon Tyne without my permission?

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

How much does a Finance Director earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Finance Director salaries in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 I see live Finance Director vacancies in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.

Do you recruit Finance Director roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Newcastle upon Tyne?

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

What does it cost an employer in Newcastle upon Tyne to recruit a Finance Director through you?

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.

Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Finance Director roles in Newcastle upon Tyne?

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

Can you provide temporary Finance Director cover in Newcastle upon Tyne at short notice?

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

No waffle. Just the right person.

Let's find your
finance director in Newcastle upon Tyne.