Southend-on-Sea · Positions we recruit
Finance Director in Southend-on-Sea
Leading finance, shaping the business.
Day to day in Southend-on-Sea
What a finance director
does in Southend-on-Sea.
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 Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea
Real Southend-on-Sea market rates, not a national average.
Medior Finance Director · Southend-on-Sea
£111,000 – £128,000
Typical: £119,500 per year
Medium-high confidence — strong regional evidence
Recruiting in Southend-on-Sea
Why Southend-on-Sea needs
a specialist.
A Southend-on-Sea 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 leading on funding, m&a or sale-process activity where relevant — one of several things a finance director in Southend-on-Sea is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes tourism and hospitality businesses managing seasonal footfall along the seafront. In a market like Southend-on-Sea, that focus is what actually gets the right person into the right role.
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Common questions
Finance Director in Southend-on-Sea FAQs.
What does it cost an employer in Southend-on-Sea 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 place candidates studying towards a qualification into Finance Director roles in Southend-on-Sea?+
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 Southend-on-Sea, not just an afterthought.
Can you provide temporary Finance Director cover in Southend-on-Sea at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Finance Director position in Southend-on-Sea is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
What areas around Southend-on-Sea do you cover for Finance Director roles?+
We recruit Finance Director positions across Southend-on-Sea 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.
What happens if a Finance Director hire in Southend-on-Sea 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.
Will my CV be shared with employers in Southend-on-Sea 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 place Finance Director candidates in Southend-on-Sea?+
Yes — Finance Director is one of the positions we place in Southend-on-Sea, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
Can I see live Finance Director vacancies in Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
How does the process work if I want to become a Finance Director in Southend-on-Sea?+
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 Southend-on-Sea that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
Do you charge candidates for Finance Director roles in Southend-on-Sea?+
No — there's never a cost to candidates. For employers, our fee is only payable on a successful placement.
Do you recruit Finance Director roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Southend-on-Sea?+
Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea?+
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.
What kind of Southend-on-Sea employers hire Finance Directors through you?+
Recent examples include tourism and hospitality businesses managing seasonal footfall along the seafront and aviation and logistics businesses tied to london southend airport — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Southend-on-Sea.
How much does a Finance Director earn in Southend-on-Sea?+
Finance Director salaries in Southend-on-Sea 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.
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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.