Plymouth · Positions we recruit
Finance Manager in Plymouth
Runs the finance function, day to day.
Day to day in Plymouth
What a finance manager
does in Plymouth.
Manages the finance team and its output — a qualified accountant with real team leadership responsibility, keeping the numbers accurate and the team performing. Here's what the role covers day to day for the Plymouth businesses we recruit for.
- Leading and developing the finance team
- Overseeing month-end and year-end close
- Managing budgeting and forecasting cycles
- Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
- Reporting to senior leadership on financial performance
- Driving process improvement across the finance function
What it pays in Plymouth
Real Plymouth market rates, not a national average.
Medior Finance Manager · Plymouth
£54,500 – £59,500
Typical: £57,000 per year
Medium confidence — modelled local estimate
Recruiting in Plymouth
Why Plymouth needs
a specialist.
Finding the right finance manager in Plymouth usually comes down to knowing the market, not just running a keyword search. Day to day, that often means driving process improvement across the finance function — one of several things a finance manager in Plymouth is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes university-adjacent research and professional services employers. It's a small distinction that matters: recruiting finance manager roles in Plymouth properly, rather than just advertising them.
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Permanent or temporary, we'll shortlist from a network we actually know — with working interviews to de-risk the hire.
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Common questions
Finance Manager in Plymouth FAQs.
What kind of Plymouth employers hire Finance Managers through you?+
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.
How quickly can you fill a Finance Manager vacancy in Plymouth?+
It depends on seniority and how specific the brief is, but because our Plymouth shortlists come from a network we already know, we're rarely starting from zero.
What does a Finance Manager do day to day in Plymouth?+
Manages the finance team and its output — a qualified accountant with real team leadership responsibility, keeping the numbers accurate and the team performing.
Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into Finance Manager roles in Plymouth?+
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 Plymouth, not just an afterthought.
What happens if a Finance Manager hire in Plymouth 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 does the process work if I want to become a Finance Manager in Plymouth?+
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 Plymouth that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
Do you recruit Finance Manager roles in Plymouth?+
Yes — Finance Manager is one of the positions we place in Plymouth, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
What's the career progression after a Finance Manager role in Plymouth?+
A common next step from Finance Manager is financial controller — the senior finance person in the room. We see this progression play out for candidates in Plymouth just as often as anywhere else in our network.
Will my CV be shared with employers in Plymouth 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.
Do you offer working interviews for Finance Manager vacancies in Plymouth?+
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 Plymouth.
What's the going rate for a Finance Manager in Plymouth?+
Finance Manager salaries in Plymouth 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.
Is a Finance Manager role in Plymouth permanent or temporary?+
We recruit Finance Manager positions in Plymouth on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.
Do you recruit Finance Manager roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Plymouth?+
Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Plymouth needing a single, sole-charge Finance Manager hire.
Can I see live Finance Manager vacancies in Plymouth 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 Plymouth vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
Other roles in Plymouth
Explore related roles.
- 01FP&A ManagerLeading the planning, not just doing it.
- 02Finance DirectorLeading finance, shaping the business.
- 03Assistant Management AccountantWhere studying meets the real numbers.
- 04Finance Business PartnerThe bridge between finance and the business.
- 05Management AccountantThe engine room of monthly reporting.
- 06Financial ControllerThe senior finance person in the room.
No waffle. Just the right person.