Stourbridge · Positions we recruit
Finance Director in Stourbridge
Leading finance, shaping the business.
Day to day in Stourbridge
What a finance director
does in Stourbridge.
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 Stourbridge 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 Stourbridge
Real Stourbridge market rates, not a national average.
Medior Finance Director · Stourbridge
£104,833 – £120,667
Typical: £113,000 per year
Medium confidence — modelled local estimate
Recruiting in Stourbridge
Why Stourbridge needs
a specialist.
A Stourbridge 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 financial strategy, planning and risk management — one of several things a finance director in Stourbridge is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes owner-managed smes needing a sole-charge finance hire. In a market like Stourbridge, that focus is what actually gets the right person into the right role.
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Common questions
Finance Director in Stourbridge FAQs.
Do you place Finance Director candidates in Stourbridge?+
Yes — Finance Director is one of the positions we place in Stourbridge, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
Do you recruit Finance Director roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Stourbridge?+
Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Stourbridge needing a single, sole-charge Finance Director hire.
Will my CV be shared with employers in Stourbridge 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 Director vacancies in Stourbridge?+
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 Stourbridge.
Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into Finance Director roles in Stourbridge?+
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 Stourbridge, not just an afterthought.
Is there career progression available from a Finance Director role in Stourbridge?+
Finance Director sits toward the top of its own progression path in our experience — from here, moves in Stourbridge tend to be sideways into a broader remit or upward into wider finance leadership.
How much does a Finance Director earn in Stourbridge?+
Finance Director salaries in Stourbridge 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.
How quickly can you fill a Finance Director vacancy in Stourbridge?+
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.
Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for Finance Director roles in Stourbridge?+
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.
Can you provide temporary Finance Director cover in Stourbridge at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Finance Director position in Stourbridge is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
How does the process work if I want to become a Finance Director in Stourbridge?+
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 Stourbridge that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
What happens if a Finance Director hire in Stourbridge 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.
What kind of Stourbridge employers hire Finance Directors through you?+
Recent examples include manufacturing businesses with roots in the town's industrial history and owner-managed smes needing a sole-charge finance hire — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Stourbridge.
How do you recruit Finance Director roles in Stourbridge without a local office?+
We work with Stourbridge 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.
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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.