Executive Finance Recruitment Birmingham

Birmingham & The Midlands

Birmingham & The Midlands

Sheridan Maine recruits accounting, finance, audit and tax professionals throughout Birmingham and the wider Midlands, supporting permanent, interim, contract and executive appointments.

Our approach combines local market knowledge with targeted search and extensive professional networks.

Sheridan Maine Salary Guide 2027/28

Roles We Recruit Locally

Our expertise spans a wide range of senior and executive finance positions, including:

Executive Leadership

Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Finance Directors, Financial Controllers

Finance & Accounting Specialists

Financial Accountants, Group Accountants, Management Accountants, FP&A Managers, Commercial Finance Managers, Finance Business Partners, Financial Analysts, Tax and Treasury specialists

Strategic Finance Roles

Finance Transformation & Projects Focusing exclusively on executive and senior-level appointments ensures every candidate brings the experience, skills, and strategic insight to make an immediate impact.

Your regional market

Birmingham & The Midlands market overview

BUSINESS PARTNERING IS GROWING

Midlands employers increasingly want finance professionals who can work closely with operations, commercial teams and senior leadership rather than remain solely within traditional accounting functions.

TRANSFORMATION SKILLS ADD VALUE

ERP projects, process improvement, automation and better use of management information are creating opportunities for accountants who can help modernise finance functions.

A BROAD ECONOMY CREATES CHOICE

Manufacturing, engineering, professional services, property and technology all contribute to a diverse regional finance market, creating opportunities across both established and growing organisations.

PROGRESSION DRIVES MOVEMENT

Candidates are attracted by organisations offering visible career paths, broader commercial exposure and opportunities to take greater ownership as their careers develop.

Birmingham & The Midlands Market Insights

Birmingham and the Midlands have a diverse commercial base encompassing professional services, financial services, manufacturing, engineering, property, technology and major national organisations.

This supports strong demand for qualified accountants who can work closely with operational teams and turn financial information into commercial insight.

Finance business partnering, FP&A, management accounting, financial control, transformation and process improvement remain particularly relevant, while employers increasingly value professionals who can improve reporting through automation, systems and better use of data.

59% of hiring leaders cite high competition for similar skills as a top challenge.

Louisa Smyth, Associate Director

Digital and transformation skills are now a top 3 factor in hiring decisions

Christian Furness, Operations Director

85% of candidates say hybrid or remote working influences whether they join or stay.

Ellie Moore-Giles, Business Partner

41% employers plan salary increases of 6–10% during 2026.

Gavin Warner, Managing Director

Accounts Administrator

£26,000 - £31,000

Part-Qualified Management Accountant

£35,000 - £44,000

Finance Manager

£51,000 - £66,000

Semi Senior

£30,000 - £40,000

Accounts Assistant / Transactional

£150 - £225 per day

Salary benchmarks

Indicative base salary ranges for accounting, audit and tax roles. Adjust for remit, qualification, sector, business size and working pattern.

Areas We Cover

Sheridan Maine Birmingham specialises in recruiting high-impact finance professionals for permanent, interim, and contract roles. We partner with organisations across: