After a slow and cautious 18 months across the UK job market, green shoots are finally starting to appear and the finance sector is leading the way. At Talent Finance, we’ve seen a significant increase in hiring activity across both permanent and interim finance roles, with businesses of all sizes re-engaging with recruitment to support growth, transformation, and future planning.
This isn’t just a brief bounce. There’s a growing sense of optimism from the employers we speak with every day. This is translating into real opportunities for finance professionals across the UK.
What’s Driving the Rise in Finance Recruitment?
Several factors are contributing to the shift we’re seeing:
- Stabilising market conditions: With inflation starting to cool and interest rates showing signs of easing, many finance leaders are regaining confidence in their long-term forecasts. This is allowing for bolder hiring decisions and investment in headcount.
- Project-led demand: From ERP system upgrades to process improvement and M&A support, finance functions are driving strategic projects forward and they need the right talent to make it happen.
- Continued skills gaps: Despite the increase in candidates actively looking, truly skilled finance professionals with the right blend of technical knowledge and commercial awareness remain in short supply.
- Flexibility through interim: We are seeing rising demand for experienced interim professionals who can hit the ground running. Whether it’s maternity cover, year-end support, or transformation delivery. Interim roles continue to be a vital resource.
Whether you’re a newly qualified accountant or a seasoned finance leader, there are more doors opening than we’ve seen in some time especially in roles such as:
Financial Planning & Analysis
Commercial Finance
Financial Reporting
Systems Accountants
Finance Business Partners
Interim Financial Controllers & Finance Directors
Resources to Help You Stand Out in a Competitive Market
While opportunities are on the rise, it’s still vital to ensure you’re positioning yourself in the best possible way.
At Talent Finance, we’re not just here to help you find your next role. We are here to equip you with everything you need to succeed in today’s job market. That’s why we’ve created a dedicated Resources Hub full of practical, free guides tailored specifically for finance professionals.
The Perfect Finance CV Guide – Finance hiring managers and recruiters scan CVs quickly so making yours stand out for the right reasons is essential. Our guide helps you:
- Structure your CV clearly
- Tailor your achievements and experience
- Avoid the common mistakes we see every day
- Highlight your commercial value, not just your responsibilities
Personal Branding & Online Presence Guide – Whether you’re actively job-hunting or not, your digital footprint matters. Our personal branding guide will help you:
- Optimise your LinkedIn profile
- Position yourself as an expert in your field
- Build a consistent and professional online presence
- Open up opportunities through better visibility
Finance Interview Preparation Guide – Finance interviews are often a blend of technical questions, behavioural assessments, and commercial scenarios. This guide covers:
- How do best prepare for an interview
- How to prepare structured, value-led answers
- How to showcase your commercial thinking
- Tips for in-person and video interviews
You can access all of these resources for free on the Talent Finance Resources Hub designed to give finance professionals the edge in a busy and fast-moving market.
What’s next?
We’re expecting this upward trend to continue into the second half of 2025. While competition for top roles is heating up, companies are also becoming more proactive and creative in how they attract and retain finance talent.
If you’re ready to take the next step whether that’s your next role, your next interim project, or the next member of your finance team, now is the time to act. At Talent Finance, we’re here to support you with personalised advice, sector insight, and the right connections. If you’re hiring and want access to specialist finance talent, or if you’re a candidate ready for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
