Finance Manager Recruitment
No Fee Until You Hire
WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE
- Hiring a qualified Finance Manager can be challenging because organizations need professionals who combine financial expertise with strong business judgment, leadership, and communication skills. The role requires someone who can translate financial information into actionable insights while maintaining reporting accuracy and operational discipline.
- The strongest candidates often have experience across budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, management reporting, and performance improvement. In addition, employers may require candidates who can work effectively with senior leadership and collaborate across departments.
- Finding the right Finance Manager therefore requires more than technical accounting knowledge. Businesses need leaders who understand their commercial objectives, can communicate financial priorities clearly, and have the judgment to influence important decisions.
Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.
Brightway connects organizations with qualified Finance Manager candidates who bring financial leadership, analytical capability, and commercial awareness to critical finance functions. Our recruitment approach considers technical expertise, leadership ability, industry experience, and organizational fit to help businesses strengthen their finance teams.
ABOUT THE FINANCE MANAGER ROLE
Role Highlights
Mid-level to senior finance experience
Financial planning, analysis, reporting, and forecasting
Budgeting, FP&A, financial modeling, and performance analysis
Corporate finance departments and operating organizations
Corporate finance, financial services, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services
Permanent and direct-hire recruitment
Financial modeling, reporting systems, forecasting, and data analysis
Finance team leadership and cross-functional coordination
Financial guidance, business partnering, and decision support
Typically reports to a Director of Finance, VP of Finance, or CFO
Business planning, resource allocation, profitability, and growth
Forecast accuracy, financial performance, cost management, and profitability
What does a Finance Manager Do?
Lead Financial Planning & Forecasting
A Finance Manager leads budgeting and forecasting processes to help organizations plan effectively and allocate resources. They evaluate historical performance, business assumptions, and operating plans to develop meaningful financial projections.
Analyze Financial Performance
Finance Managers review financial results, identify trends, investigate variances, and evaluate business performance against budgets and forecasts. Furthermore, they translate financial findings into practical recommendations for leadership and operating teams.
Prepare Management Reports
A Finance Manager oversees management reporting and financial analysis used by executives and department leaders. Reports may cover revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, operating performance, and other key financial metrics.
Partner With Business Leadership
Finance Managers work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate financial implications and support business decisions. They may provide analysis for investments, pricing decisions, cost initiatives, strategic planning, and operational improvements.
Lead & Develop Finance Teams
Depending on organizational structure, a Finance Manager manages finance professionals and supports their technical and professional development. They establish priorities, review work, improve processes, and help maintain high standards of financial reporting and analysis.
Strengthen Your Finance Team with a Qualified Finance Manager
Brightway helps organizations connect with qualified Finance Manager candidates who can lead planning, forecasting, reporting, analysis, and finance teams. Find professionals who can contribute financial insight and support better business decisions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in collaboration with business stakeholders.
- Analyze financial performance, trends, and variances and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Prepare and review management reports, financial models, forecasts, and performance analyses.
- Partner with operational and executive teams to support strategic, commercial, and resource-allocation decisions.
- Manage, develop, and mentor finance team members while improving financial processes and reporting efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Candidates typically bring several years of progressive experience in corporate finance, FP&A, financial analysis, accounting, or a related discipline. Experience managing budgets, forecasts, reporting processes, or finance teams is particularly valuable.
Education
A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field is commonly required. Advanced education such as an MBA may be preferred for some senior Finance Manager positions.
Certifications
CPA, CMA, CFA, or other relevant professional credentials may be preferred depending on the organization and role requirements. Candidates pursuing or holding recognized finance and accounting certifications can demonstrate strong technical commitment.
CORE SKILLS
MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS
typical Salary Range
$95,000–$145,000 annually, depending on location, industry, company size, and experience
Performance-based annual bonuses
Experience Level
Mid-level to senior
Role Demand
High
Hiring Market
Competitive for candidates with FP&A, financial modeling, leadership, and strategic business partnering experience
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About Corporate Finance
Brightway recruits qualified professionals across the Corporate Finance specialty, supporting organizations seeking finance talent across planning, analysis, reporting, strategy, and leadership functions. Our recruitment expertise covers a range of corporate finance roles from experienced analysts through senior finance leadership.
