Finance leadership for high-growth businesses

Facing strategic change or the need for stronger financial leadership? We help founders, investors and Boards hire exceptional finance leaders. From Financial Controller to CFO we recruit talent that brings the rigour, insight and commercial acumen needed to maximise value at every stage of the investment cycle – from fundraising and scale, to transformation and exit.

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How our senior finance leadership recruitment works

Securing the right senior finance leader is a critical decision that requires discretion and absolute trust. We work with you to identify professionals with the proven expertise to guide strategy and influence at the highest level. When you partner with us, you can rely on a confidential, transparent process built on trust. Here is what you can expect:

Confidential consultation

We take a tailored and discreet approach to every search. By meeting face-to-face, we gain a deep understanding of your business, culture and leadership requirements. Working daily with PE, venture investors and founder-led companies, we support high-stakes and sensitive appointments – including succession planning and the transition of long-tenured leaders. Where additional confidentiality is critical, we operate under Non-Disclosure Agreements.

Leveraging our proprietary UK market intelligence, we provide founders, investors and Boards with clear visibility of the senior finance talent landscape to shape hiring strategies with confidence.

Targeted search

Our senior finance recruiters bring together deep UK networks, a strong European office presence and award-winning AI. This combination allows us to identify and approach the right candidates for every role.

We will actively engage with proven professionals, highlighting the strengths of your organisation and the opportunities within it. This creates genuine interest and meaningful connections. We deliver shortlists that are both relevant and robust. The result is access to finance leaders who meet the technical requirements and align with your culture and long-term goals.

Trusted appointment

The final step is securing the “yes,” whether for a permanent leader or an interim solution. We manage the process from offer to acceptance with discretion and care, conducting all relevant background and compliance checks to the highest standard in line with our listed status. By guiding both you and the candidate through interviews, negotiations and onboarding, we help lay the groundwork for a successful appointment that meets your immediate needs and supports your long-term growth objectives.

Find a UK office near you

With Robert Half, you access top accounting talent across the UK, including London, Manchester, Edinburgh and more. We're your trusted finance recruitment agency for hiring solutions nationwide.

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Looking for broader accounting hiring support?

We connect you with candidates who bring the right skills and experience to fit your needs. In addition to finance leadership, we also recruit across:

Financial/management accounting

Systems and projects accounting

Accounting operations

Tax and treasury

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Finance leadership recruitment - FAQs

At Robert Half, we understand that senior-level recruitment requires the highest levels of discretion. Our experienced recruiters, many of whom have spent years specialising in finance leadership hiring, handle every step with professionalism. From confidential consultations through to discreet approaches to candidates, we ensure your search remains secure and trusted.

How do you ensure confidentiality when recruiting for senior finance leadership roles?

At Robert Half, we understand that senior-level recruitment requires the highest levels of discretion. Our experienced recruiters, many of whom have spent years specialising in finance leadership hiring, handle every step with professionalism. From confidential consultations through to discreet approaches to candidates, we ensure your search remains secure and trusted.

Thanks to our extensive UK network of pre-vetted interim finance professionals, we can move quickly when you need urgent cover or expertise. Our tenured recruiters are in daily contact with senior finance leaders, allowing us to present suitable candidates within days and ensure seamless support for critical projects or cover.

What’s the typical turnaround time to secure an interim finance leader?

Thanks to our extensive UK network of pre-vetted interim finance professionals, we can move quickly when you need urgent cover or expertise. Our tenured recruiters are in daily contact with senior finance leaders, allowing us to present suitable candidates within days and ensure seamless support for critical projects or cover.

Beyond technical expertise, our recruiters draw on years of finance-specialist experience to identify leaders who can provide strategic insight, build trusted relationships and manage change effectively. We combine structured assessments, in-depth interviews and reference checks with market knowledge to ensure candidates have the commercial acumen and leadership qualities to perform at the highest level. You can also benchmark expectations using insights from our Salary Guide.

How do you assess a candidate’s ability to influence at board level and drive transformation?

Beyond technical expertise, our recruiters draw on years of finance-specialist experience to identify leaders who can provide strategic insight, build trusted relationships and manage change effectively. We combine structured assessments, in-depth interviews and reference checks with market knowledge to ensure candidates have the commercial acumen and leadership qualities to perform at the highest level. You can also benchmark expectations using insights from our Salary Guide.

Yes. Whether you require interim expertise to navigate a period of change or a permanent senior leader to shape your long-term strategy, we can support you. Our recruiters, many of whom have been with Robert Half for over a decade, offer flexible solutions tailored to your needs, from immediate cover to executive search for Finance Directors, Financial Controllers and Finance Business Partners. For guidance on market rates, we can walk you through the latest findings in our Salary Guide.

Do you provide both interim and permanent recruitment options for senior finance leadership?

Yes. Whether you require interim expertise to navigate a period of change or a permanent senior leader to shape your long-term strategy, we can support you. Our recruiters, many of whom have been with Robert Half for over a decade, offer flexible solutions tailored to your needs, from immediate cover to executive search for Finance Directors, Financial Controllers and Finance Business Partners. For guidance on market rates, we can walk you through the latest findings in our Salary Guide.

Absolutely. As trusted advisors, our highly experienced recruiters partner with you to ensure your opportunity appeals to top talent. Drawing on their tenure in the market and Robert Half’s proprietary data, we can advise on compensation, role design, hybrid working expectations and wider benefits. You can also schedule a walk-through of our Salary Guide with one of our experts to explore the latest benchmarks in detail.

Can you advise on structuring senior roles to attract the best leaders (e.g., hybrid working, compensation, responsibilities)?

Absolutely. As trusted advisors, our highly experienced recruiters partner with you to ensure your opportunity appeals to top talent. Drawing on their tenure in the market and Robert Half’s proprietary data, we can advise on compensation, role design, hybrid working expectations and wider benefits. You can also schedule a walk-through of our Salary Guide with one of our experts to explore the latest benchmarks in detail.