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Finance Director in Portsmouth
Leading finance, shaping the business.
Day to day in Portsmouth
What a finance director
does in Portsmouth.
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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
Real Portsmouth market rates, not a national average.
Medior Finance Director · Portsmouth
£114,333 – £131,667
Typical: £123,000 per year
Medium-high confidence — strong regional evidence
Recruiting in Portsmouth
Why Portsmouth needs
a specialist.
Finding the right finance director in Portsmouth usually comes down to knowing the market, not just running a keyword search. Day to day, that often means overseeing statutory reporting, audit and compliance — one of several things a finance director in Portsmouth is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes professional services and retail businesses across the wider city. It's a small distinction that matters: recruiting finance director roles in Portsmouth properly, rather than just advertising them.
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Need a finance director in Portsmouth?
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 Director in Portsmouth FAQs.
Is there career progression available from a Finance Director role in Portsmouth?+
Finance Director sits toward the top of its own progression path in our experience — from here, moves in Portsmouth tend to be sideways into a broader remit or upward into wider finance leadership.
Do you recruit Finance Director roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Portsmouth?+
Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Portsmouth needing a single, sole-charge Finance Director hire.
Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for Finance Director roles in Portsmouth?+
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.
Is a Finance Director role in Portsmouth permanent or temporary?+
We recruit Finance Director positions in Portsmouth on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.
Do you charge candidates for Finance Director roles in Portsmouth?+
No — there's never a cost to candidates. For employers, our fee is only payable on a successful placement.
How do you recruit Finance Director roles in Portsmouth without a local office?+
We work with Portsmouth 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.
Do you recruit Finance Director roles in Portsmouth?+
Yes — Finance Director is one of the positions we place in Portsmouth, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
Can I see live Finance Director vacancies in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
What's the going rate for a Finance Director in Portsmouth?+
Finance Director salaries in Portsmouth 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 you provide temporary Finance Director cover in Portsmouth at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Finance Director position in Portsmouth is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Finance Director roles in Portsmouth?+
Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Portsmouth salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.
Do you offer working interviews for Finance Director vacancies in Portsmouth?+
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 Portsmouth.
How does the process work if I want to become a Finance Director in Portsmouth?+
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 Portsmouth that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
What happens if a Finance Director hire in Portsmouth 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.
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- 05Management AccountantThe engine room of monthly reporting.
- 06Financial ControllerThe senior finance person in the room.
No waffle. Just the right person.