Talent

The Head of Finance sits between the Financial Controller and Finance Director in most organisations – a pivotal role that combines operational finance management with strategic input. In SMEs and scale-ups, the Head of Finance often acts as the de facto number-one finance leader, working directly with the CEO and board.

We source Heads of Finance across all engagement types, with particular strength in the technology, SaaS, professional services and private equity-backed sectors. Our Head of Finance Recruitment Service covers the full search-to-placement process, including references, trial periods and onboarding support.

Fractional Head of Finance

A Fractional Head of Finance works across multiple businesses simultaneously, typically committing one to three days per week. This model is ideal for businesses turning over £2m–15m that need senior finance leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. The fractional model brings board-level credibility, investor-ready reporting and strategic financial oversight at a fraction of the cost.

Part-Time Head of Finance

A Part-Time Head of Finance is employed on a reduced-hours contract – usually two to four days per week – with full employment rights and benefits. This suits businesses that need consistent, committed leadership but are not yet at the scale to justify five days per week. Part-time arrangements offer more continuity than fractional and are common in businesses with a small but growing finance team.

Interim Head of Finance

An Interim Head of Finance is deployed on a fixed-term contract, typically three to twelve months, to cover maternity leave, sick leave, a restructure, or a period of accelerated growth. Our interim pool is pre-screened and available to start within days rather than weeks.

Permanent Head of Finance

Our permanent Head of Finance Recruitment is underpinned by retained search, drawing on our active candidate database and network. We also specialise in London Head of Finance Recruitment, covering City, West End, and Greater London briefs.

Within the Head of Finance cluster, we also recruit specialist leadership roles including Head of Risk, Head of Treasury, and Head of Finance Transformation – roles that require a very specific blend of technical depth and change leadership.

FP&A Recruitment

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) has become one of the most sought-after finance disciplines in the UK market. As businesses invest in better forecasting, scenario modelling and performance reporting, the FP&A function has moved from a back-office support role to a core strategic capability. We cover the full FP&A hierarchy through our FP&A Recruitment practice.

All FP&A candidates we place are assessed on their technical modelling skills, systems experience (Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Vena and equivalents), and their ability to present insight to non-finance stakeholders. The ACCA and ICAEW Financial Modelling guidance provide useful benchmarks for skills assessment.

Fractional FP&A

A Fractional FP&A Recruitment solution brings senior FP&A capability into businesses that cannot yet justify a full-time function. Particularly popular with PE-backed portfolio companies that need investor-grade reporting but are pre-revenue or early-stage. A fractional FP&A lead can build the model, train the team, and hand over to a permanent hire when the business is ready.

Part-Time FP&A

Our Part-Time FP&A Recruitment service places experienced planning professionals on two-to-four-day employment contracts. Common in businesses where the FP&A remit sits alongside other finance responsibilities and a full-time specialist is premature.

Interim FP&A

An Interim FP&A Recruitment search is appropriate when you need immediate cover for a vacant FP&A seat, or when a specific planning cycle – budgeting, a board pack overhaul, or a fundraise – requires additional senior resource on a fixed-term basis.

FP&A Analyst and Manager

We also place FP&A Analysts and FP&A Managers at the mid-level of the function, and lead Head of FP&A Recruitment searches for businesses building a centre of excellence around planning, budgeting and long-range forecasting.

Management Accountants are the engine room of the finance function – producing the monthly management accounts, variance analysis and commentary that directors and investors rely on. With the rise of real-time reporting tools, the best Management Accountants now combine technical accuracy with analytical curiosity and genuine business interest.

Our Management Accountant Recruitment service covers all engagement types, with candidates drawn from our network of CIMA, ACA and ACCA-qualified professionals. We focus exclusively on senior and qualified Management Accountants – we do not recruit at assistant or part-qualified level.

Fractional Management Accountant

A Fractional Management Accountant provides monthly management accounts, board pack preparation and basic FP&A support on a part-time, multi-client basis. This model suits businesses that are growing but not yet at the scale to employ a full-time Management Accountant. Typical commitment is one to two days per month for routine reporting, scaling up at period-end.

Part-Time Management Accountant

Our Part-Time Management Accountant Recruitment service places qualified Management Accountants on two-to-three-day employment contracts. Suitable for businesses where the MA function is established but not complex enough to occupy a full week.

Interim Management Accountant

An Interim Management Accountant is brought in to maintain reporting continuity during vacancy periods, to support month-end during a systems change, or to clear a backlog ahead of audit. Our interim Management Accountants are available immediately and work to the standard of your existing reporting framework from day one.

Salary & Day Rate Guide 2026

The figures below reflect current market rates across the UK, weighted towards London and South East. Day rates apply to interim and fractional engagements. Annual salary figures are for permanent and part-time employment contracts (pro-rated accordingly).

 

Role	Fractional (day)	Part-Time (pa pro-rata)	Interim (day)	Permanent (pa)
Head of Finance	£450–£650	£65k–£90k	£400–£600	£70k–£100k
Head of Risk	£500–£750	£70k–£95k	£450–£650	£75k–£110k
Head of Treasury	£500–£700	£68k–£92k	£425–£625	£72k–£105k
Finance Business Partner	£400–£600	£55k–£80k	£375–£550	£60k–£95k
Senior FBP	£500–£700	£70k–£95k	£450–£650	£75k–£110k
FP&A Manager	£425–£600	£55k–£75k	£375–£550	£60k–£85k
Head of FP&A	£500–£750	£68k–£95k	£450–£650	£75k–£110k
FP&A Analyst	£300–£425	£42k–£60k	£300–£400	£45k–£68k
Management Accountant	£350–£500	£48k–£68k	£325–£475	£52k–£75k

 

All day rates are outside IR35 unless otherwise agreed. For up-to-date Financial Controller salary benchmarks and senior finance salary trends see our dedicated salary guides.

 

Sectors We Cover

Our senior finance recruitment spans all major sectors. Our core verticals include:

• Technology & SaaS – scale-ups, Series A to pre-IPO, and established software businesses requiring FP&A and FBP talent to support rapid growth cycles
• Private Equity & Venture Capital – portfolio companies requiring finance leadership with deal exposure, covenant reporting and exit-readiness
• E-Commerce & Retail – high transaction-volume businesses needing Management Accountants and FBPs comfortable with working capital, margin and inventory analysis
• Professional Services – law firms, consultancies, accountancy practices and marketing agencies requiring finance business partners embedded within client-facing teams
• Healthcare & Life Sciences – regulated businesses requiring FP&A and management accounting professionals with CQC or MHRA awareness
• FCA Regulated Firms – asset managers, fintechs and financial services businesses where SMCR and regulatory finance requirements shape the brief

 

How We Work

FD Capital operates as a retained boutique. We do not work contingency on senior finance roles. Every assignment receives a dedicated consultant, a tailored brief, and a structured shortlist process. Here is what to expect:

• Day 1–2: Brief call with your hiring manager. We build a role specification, agree on engagement type, timeline and budget.
• Day 3–5: First-pass sourcing from our active candidate database of 4,000+ pre-screened senior finance professionals.
• Day 5–7: Shortlist of 3–5 candidates delivered, including CVs, day rate or salary expectations, availability and our written assessment of fit.
• Week 2–3: Interviews arranged, references taken up, offer managed through to acceptance.
• Post-placement: 3-month replacement guarantee on permanent roles. Interim replacements within 5 working days if required.

For a full overview of our process, see How We Work. Our sister businesses Exec Capital and NED Capital handle C-suite and non-executive director searches respectively.

 

Qualifications We Expect

All candidates placed by FD Capital into the roles on this page are qualified accountants. We work exclusively with ICAEW (ACA), CIMA, ACCA and CIPFA-qualified professionals for these roles. We do not place part-qualified or QBE candidates at Head of Finance, FBP or FP&A Manager level and above.

For Management Accountant roles, we will consider newly-qualified candidates with at least two years of post-qualification experience in a commercial environment. All candidates undergo a structured competency-based interview before joining our candidate database.

 

Why FD Capital

• Finance professionals placing finance professionals – our consultants are former FDs, CFOs and senior finance leaders, not generalist recruiters
• Pre-vetted candidate pool – 4,000+ active senior finance professionals across all four disciplines covered on this page
• Speed – shortlists in 3–7 days for most roles; interim deployments within 5 working days
• Genuine breadth of engagement – fractional, part-time, interim and permanent all handled in-house by the same team
• Sector depth – particular strength in technology, private equity-backed businesses, and FCA regulated firms
• Replacement guarantee – 3 months on permanent placements; 5 working days on interim roles

We also provide Finance Directors who can help with a Business Exit typically over a 24 month period.

Related Recruitment Services

If you are building out your broader finance leadership team, our core practice areas may also be of interest:

• Finance Director Recruitment – fractional, part-time, interim and permanent FDs
• CFO Recruitment – the full CFO search service
• Financial Controller Recruitment – FC and Group FC searches across all engagement types
• Executive Recruitment – C-suite and senior finance search beyond the FD/CFO
• Senior Finance Recruitment Agency – overview of the full FD Capital service

 

Start Your Search

To discuss a Head of Finance, Finance Business Partner, FP&A or Management Accountant brief, call us on 020 3287 9501 or visit our Hire an FD/CFO page to submit a brief online. We respond to all new briefs within one working hour during business hours.

 

External References

The following bodies set qualification standards and market benchmarks for the finance disciplines covered on this page:

• ICAEW – Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
• CIMA – Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
• ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• CIPFA – Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
• FRC – Financial Reporting Council (UK corporate governance and reporting standards)

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