Finance Director in Plymouth

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.

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.

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

Recent examples include naval, defence and marine-engineering supply-chain businesses and university-adjacent research and professional services employers — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Plymouth.

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

Finance Director salaries in Plymouth 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.

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

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 Plymouth vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.

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.

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

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

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 Plymouth that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.