Recruiting Today – Finance Manager in Birmingham B1 – Drive Financial Reporting and Business Performance via a Trusted Permanent Finance Recruiter

Financial Reporting

Produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts. Deliver board-ready financial packs with commentary, variance analysis, and actionable recommendations.

Business Performance

Design and maintain KPI dashboards, financial models, and performance frameworks that give operational leaders real-time visibility into business health and profitability.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead the annual budgeting cycle, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning. Own the P&L narrative and present revenue and cost projections to the executive team.

Finance Business Partnering

Act as the trusted financial adviser to department heads across Operations, Commercial, HR, and Marketing — translating numbers into strategy and driving cost-conscious decision-making.

Process Improvement

Identify and implement improvements to financial controls, accounting processes, and reporting systems. Champion the move towards more automated, scalable finance operations.

Compliance & Audit

Manage statutory compliance, liaise with external auditors, oversee tax submissions, and ensure that financial governance and internal controls meet regulatory standards.

Birmingham has emerged as a serious rival to London for ambitious finance professionals. The B1 postcode — home to Brindleyplace, Centenary Square, and the wider Central Business District — houses hundreds of national businesses, financial institutions, and professional services firms actively recruiting at Finance Manager level.

With the arrival of HSBC UK's headquarters, the continued post-Commonwealth Games economic uplift, and significant investment in the Midlands Engine corridor, Finance Manager salaries in Birmingham B1 are increasingly competitive with equivalent London roles — without the capital's cost-of-living burden.

Candidates choosing Birmingham also benefit from excellent connectivity: New Street Station, the M6, and Birmingham Airport make this one of the most accessible business hubs in the country.

📍 Birmingham B1 — Key Facts

• ✅  Over 400 financial services employers in the CBD
• ✅  Average Finance Manager salary: £55k–£70k p.a.
• ✅  HSBC UK HQ relocated to Birmingham
• ✅  Strong Aston University & UoB talent pipeline
• ✅  Lower cost of living vs London
• ✅  Excellent transport links: road, rail, air

Essential

• ◆Fully qualified: ACCA, CIMA, or ACA
• ◆3+ years post-qualification experience
• ◆Proven management accounts experience
• ◆Strong budgeting & forecasting skills
• ◆Advanced Excel / financial modelling
• ◆Experience with ERP/accounting software
• ◆Strong stakeholder communication skills

Desirable

• ◆Experience managing a small finance team
• ◆Background in multi-site or group reporting
• ◆Exposure to M&A or post-acquisition integration
• ◆Experience with NetSuite, SAP, or Sage 200
• ◆Power BI or Tableau reporting experience
• ◆Commercial contract or pricing analysis
• ◆Sector: Professional services or manufacturing

£55k–£70k

Base Salary

Up to 15%

Annual Bonus

28 Days

Holiday + BH

6%

Employer Pension

Full

Private Healthcare

Hybrid

Working Model

🔍 Sector-Specific Expertise

Our consultants understand finance roles at a technical level. We speak your language — whether it's EBITDA, IFRS 16, or three-statement modelling — ensuring only genuinely qualified candidates reach interview stage.

⚡ Rapid Candidate Delivery

We maintain an active, pre-qualified pipeline of Finance Manager candidates across Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, and the wider Midlands — shortlists are delivered within 48–72 hours of brief.

🛡️ Placement Guarantee

Every permanent placement made by Recruiting Today comes with a full rebate guarantee period. If a placed candidate leaves within the agreed window, we replace at no additional cost — protecting your investment.

🌐 UK-Wide Reach

Through our network of partner brands including Workers Direct, Staff Direct, and Temping Agency, we access candidates across 50+ UK cities — maximising your reach for every permanent role.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this Finance Manager role in Birmingham B1?

To be considered for this permanent Finance Manager position, you will need a fully recognised professional accountancy qualification — specifically ACCA, CIMA, or ACA (ICAEW). In addition, you should bring a minimum of three years of post-qualification experience in a comparable finance role, with demonstrable expertise in management accounts, budget ownership, and financial reporting to senior stakeholders. Part-qualified candidates with significant relevant experience may also be considered at the discretion of the hiring client. If you are unsure whether your background meets the criteria, speak to a Recruiting Today consultant for a confidential assessment.

How does Recruiting Today's permanent finance recruitment process work?

Our permanent finance recruitment process is designed to be transparent, efficient, and focused on quality over volume. Once a vacancy is briefed — whether directly by a hiring employer or via our online job portal — we conduct a detailed consultation to understand the technical requirements, reporting structure, cultural fit criteria, and commercial context of the role.

We then search our active candidate pipeline, advertise across relevant finance job boards, and leverage our broader network of partner brands to source applications. All candidates are fully screened and technically interviewed before any CV is shared with a client. Our target is to deliver a shortlist of 3–5 genuinely suitable, pre-qualified candidates within 48–72 hours of instruction. For candidates, the process involves a registration call, a CV consultation, interview preparation support, and post-offer negotiation — all at no cost to the job seeker. Explore more about Recruiting Today's services here.

What is the typical salary for a Finance Manager in Birmingham B1?

Based on current market data and the live roles we are placing across the Birmingham and wider West Midlands area, Finance Manager salaries in Birmingham B1 currently range from £50,000 to £75,000 per annum for permanent positions, depending on organisation size, sector, and scope of responsibility. The role featured on this page carries a salary bracket of £55,000 – £70,000, complemented by a performance bonus, pension, healthcare, and hybrid working. Day-rate contract Finance Manager roles in Birmingham are typically benchmarked at £300–£450 per day. For a tailored, up-to-date salary benchmark, contact our finance recruitment team directly. You can also refer to HMRC's guidance on employment pay for wider context on UK salary benchmarking.

Does Recruiting Today only recruit Finance Managers, or do you cover other finance roles?

Recruiting Today places finance and accounting professionals across all levels of seniority — from graduate Accounts Assistants and part-qualified Management Accountants through to Financial Controllers, Heads of Finance, and CFOs. Our full recruitment services also extend beyond the finance function into HR, Operations, Technology, and Administrative support roles, drawing on our wider network of specialist brands across the UK. Whether you need a single permanent hire or are building a complete finance team from the ground up, our consultants can provide an end-to-end recruitment solution. Browse all our current live vacancies to find the right match for your skills or staffing requirements.

I'm a Birmingham employer — how quickly can Recruiting Today fill my Finance Manager vacancy?

Speed is one of Recruiting Today's core competitive advantages. For permanent Finance Manager roles in Birmingham and the West Midlands, we typically deliver an initial qualified shortlist within 48–72 hours of receiving a full brief. In urgent cases, same-day longlists are possible where the requirement matches candidates in our active pipeline. Our average time-to-placement for permanent finance roles in the Midlands is under three weeks from brief to offer acceptance — significantly faster than the UK industry average. To start a conversation about your Finance Manager vacancy, post your job here or call our Birmingham recruitment desk directly. You can also learn more about the UK jobs market through the Department for Work and Pensions.