Financial Controller in Northampton

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.

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

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

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.

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 Northampton, not just an afterthought.

No — there's never a cost to candidates. For employers, our fee is only payable on a successful placement.

Financial Controller salaries in Northampton 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.

We recruit Financial Controller positions in Northampton on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.

We recruit Financial Controller positions across Northampton 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.

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

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 Northampton.

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

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

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.