Finance Manager Contract Jobs in Birmingham
UK Clinical Success Manager - West Midlands
Posted 3 days ago by Strolll Limited
The UK Clinical Success Manager at Strolll will leverage clinical expertise to enhance the adoption and utilization of t...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location West Midlands; Birmingham; Coventry; Stoke-On-Trent; Wolverhampton; Telford; Walsall; Hereford; Worcester; Tamworth; Nuneaton
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Property System Specialist - £500 p/d inside IR35
Posted 3 days ago by Huxley Associates
The Property System Specialist role involves implementing process and system improvements within the banking sector, foc...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Home Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Greensleeves Homes Trust
The Home Manager at Greensleeves Care is responsible for delivering high-quality residential, dementia, and nursing care...
- Rate £57,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location West Midlands; Birmingham; Coventry; Stoke-On-Trent; Wolverhampton; Telford; Walsall; Hereford; Worcester; Tamworth; Nuneaton
Project Coordinator - UK
Posted 4 days ago by 83zero Limited
The role of Project Coordinator / Project Controller involves supporting the delivery of large-scale cyber security proj...
- Rate £301 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Senior Insight Manager - UK
Posted 4 days ago by Circana
The Senior Insight Manager at Circana is a pivotal role within the Retail team, focusing on leveraging extensive industr...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Group Purchasing Manager - UK
Posted 4 days ago by Vet Plus
The Group Purchasing Manager at VetPlus will lead the end-to-end purchasing function, focusing on developing and executi...
- Rate £65,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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About Our Finance Manager Contract Roles in Birmingham
What does a finance manager contractor do?
Finance Manager contractors are engaged to manage and oversee core finance operations within an organisation, providing leadership of the day-to-day finance function including month-end close, management reporting, statutory compliance, team management, and the financial controls that ensure the accuracy and integrity of the accounts. The role bridges the operational accounting work of the finance team and the commercial and strategic dimensions of the broader finance function, with Finance Managers typically reporting to a Finance Director, CFO, or equivalent and managing a team of accountants and finance assistants. Contractors are brought in to cover a vacancy, support a finance team through a period of significant change, or provide interim management capacity during a restructuring.
The core competencies for Finance Manager contracting include combine technical accounting competence with team leadership and stakeholder management capability. A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA is a common requirement across most Finance Manager contract roles, alongside substantial experience managing month-end close processes, preparing and reviewing management accounts, and overseeing a finance team in a pressured, deadline-driven environment. Strong knowledge of the relevant accounting systems and ERP platforms in use at the client is expected, with SAP, Oracle, Xero, and Sage appearing most frequently depending on the size and type of organisation. The ability to identify and implement improvements to finance processes, manage external auditors, and engage with non-finance stakeholders on financial matters is widely expected at this level.
What is the market like for finance manager contractors?
The Finance Manager contract market is a large, consistently active segment of the finance contracting market, driven by the universal need for operational finance management across organisations of all sectors and sizes. Demand is steady across the year with predictable peaks around year-end and audit periods. The market spans a range of seniority and rate levels, with Finance Manager roles in complex or large organisations commanding day rates that reflect the scope of financial responsibility involved. Qualified finance managers with experience on relevant ERP platforms, particularly SAP and Oracle, consistently find good availability of opportunities across the UK market.
What is the contracting market like in Birmingham?
HSBC's UK headquarters, alongside substantial operations from other major banks and insurers, anchors Birmingham's position as the UK's second largest commercial centre for contractor demand. HS2 and wider infrastructure investment across the West Midlands have added a layer of construction, engineering, and programme delivery work that is expected to persist for several years. Central government departments with Birmingham offices, including HMRC and the Home Office, contribute a steady volume of digital, project, and operational delivery roles. The city offers a broad spread of contracting disciplines rather than concentrating in one sector, which makes it resilient to downturns in any single industry. Disciplines tied to infrastructure and construction can command premiums where specialist experience is scarce, even as rates for more general roles sit comfortably below the capital.
How much do finance manager contractors usually earn in Birmingham?
Contract rates for finance manager roles in Birmingham typically range from £450 to £800 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many finance manager vacancies in Birmingham are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 400 finance manager contract roles across the site, with Birmingham representing a strong share. Data reviewed up to June 2026.