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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This recruitment agency are a cut above the rest and should be your first port of call when either recruiting or securing a Senior Finance position. They are completely diligent in matching your skill... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found that FD Recruit always matched the clients requirements to the candidates skill set very closely. Additionally, one of Christine’s greatest strengths has been always keeping me informed of... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've worked with FD Recruit for a while now and always find them responsive, professional and easy to work with. Open and honest dialogue is key and it always feels like a partnership. Working with... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Christine has found me positions on two ocassions. I have always found her very professional, open and honest. She spent time understanding what I was looking for and then found suitable roles that ma... See more

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At FD Recruit, we specialise exclusively in Finance Director recruitment and CFO recruitment throughout the United Kingdom. As a dedicated senior finance search specialist, our focus is to connect exceptional finance leaders with the organisations that rely on their expertise to drive growth, stability, and long-term financial performance. We work closely with private equity-backed businesses, high-growth SMEs, established corporates, and owner-managed companies across a wide range of sectors. Whether you require a strategic Finance Director to shape your financial roadmap or a commercially focused CFO to steer transformative change, we deliver a bespoke and meticulous search process tailored to your needs. What sets FD Recruit apart is our exclusive focus on senior finance leadership. We are not generalist recruiters—our entire business centres on identifying, assessing, and securing first-class Finance Directors and CFOs. This specialisation ensures our market knowledge runs deep, our networks are extensive, and our understanding of the finance function is second to none. ➤ Our Core Services: | Finance Director Recruitment & Executive Search | CFO Recruitment & Executive Search ➤ In addition services: | Interim Finance Directors | Interim CFOs | Fractional / Part-Time Finance Directors | Fractional / Part-Time CFOs This enables us to support organisations through periods of change, rapid growth, restructuring, M&A activity, leadership transition, or when flexible senior finance expertise is required. Over many years, we have developed one of the strongest and most established FD/CFO talent networks in the UK. We invest our time solely in engaging with senior finance leaders—interviewing, evaluating, and understanding the nuances of what makes a Finance Director or CFO truly exceptional. This concentrated approach allows us to consistently secure candidates who combine technical capability, commercial insight, and cultural fit. Whether you are a business seeking a proven senior finance leader or a Finance Director/CFO exploring your next professional challenge, we are committed to offering a transparent, efficient, and results-driven service from start to finish. ⭐ Trusted by companies and finance professionals across the UK — the specialist choice for Finance Director recruitment, CFO recruitment, and senior finance leadership search.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding

This recruitment agency are a cut above the rest and should be your first port of call when either recruiting or securing a Senior Finance position. They are completely diligent in matching your skills with the employers needs and cultural values. They exceed their scope by providing support during and after placement and long thereafter, they care. Stuart Clark is exceptional in every respect and will always confidently recommend him and the FD Recruit team.

December 15, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Candidate Placement

Christine is incredibly professional and understood the brief I gave her, sending great candidates across who all could fit into the organisation seamlessly.
It made my role as interviewer very straight forward.

December 10, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent interim provider

I have undertaken numerous interim contracts with FD Recruit across several years enjoying repeat contact with Stuart Clark.

Stuart has always been professional and responsive with good communication maintained at all times. Additionally, he has always taken a pragmatic approach and commercial attitude when called for.

I have no hesitation in recommending Stuart and the wider team at FD Recruit.

November 28, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Christine Schneider

Christine has helped me both as client and candidate. Christine knows the market and most importantly gets to know people and businesses to ensure that they are the best fit for each other. Always able to add valuable insight to both parties.

November 25, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

FD Recruit have been outstanding from…

FD Recruit have been outstanding from start to finish. They took the time to really understand my background, experience and what I was looking for next in my career. The role they introduced me to was a perfect fit and aligned strongly with my expertise and long-term goals.

Their communication has been consistent, clear and genuinely supportive throughout the process. I felt well represented at every stage, and they acted with professionalism, integrity and a real commitment to finding the right match.

I’m extremely grateful for their support and would highly recommend them to any senior finance professional looking for their next move.

April 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 star service

Chris really goes the extra mile in ensuring that provides a 5 star service to both employees and employers always making sure to keep all informed.

December 8, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable Recruitment Partner

I've worked with FD Recruit for a while now and always find them responsive, professional and easy to work with. Open and honest dialogue is key and it always feels like a partnership. Working with FDRecruit you are not just a name on a CV, but they take the time to properly get to know you in detail, so that you can be well represented to clients,

November 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommended Recruitment Consultant

I had a fantastic experience working with Charles throughout the recruitment process. He really took the time to understand what I was looking for, as well as what the company needed. Charles kept me well informed at every stage, and his support was invaluable in helping me secure a great role. Highly recommended!

January 20, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CFO Recruitment

Ben was very quick to respond and conducted a thorough initial consultation to ensure I was a strong fit for the role he was recruiting for. He was punctual for all meetings and demonstrated solid knowledge of both the client and the position.

Throughout the process, Ben was honest with his feedback and provided valuable support and advise, which ultimately helped me make a successful move.

November 23, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional Financial Recruitment

Christine has found me positions on two ocassions. I have always found her very professional, open and honest. She spent time understanding what I was looking for and then found suitable roles that matched my requirements. I have no hestitation in recommending her and the wider team at FDRecruit

September 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

FD Recruit is a high performing organisation.

I found that FD Recruit always matched the clients requirements to the candidates skill set very closely.

Additionally, one of Christine’s greatest strengths has been always keeping me informed of progress during the recruitment and selection process, even if there wasn’t any progress, which is a rare skill in the world of recruitment. I felt well informed at each and every stage.

November 20, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Recruiter That Actually Delivers on Its Promises

Christine first contacted me about a fractional CFO role around three years ago. She guided me through every stage of the process and I secured the contract. When I later moved to a part time PAYE role to take advantage of EMIs while still supporting my other clients, she supported that transition too.

Whenever I am looking for additional work, I let the team know and they keep me in mind for roles that genuinely fit. After dealing with many recruiters over the years, FD Recruit is one of the few that delivers on its promises and keeps you updated at every step.

I highly recommend them for anyone looking for senior finance roles and I would not hesitate to use them to help fill positions, knowing candidates will be treated professionally.

January 1, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not recommended

I had an appointment made 3 weeks in advance. I spent a lot of time to get myself prepared for the interview. The recruiter started asking me general questions which were ok. It lasted around 4 min. But then in the middle of the interview, he stopped abruptly, thanked me and said goodbye. I was shocked by such an unprofessional approach made by a representative of a recruitment company. I wonder how they deliver their service to their customers! I haven't ever met such a rudeness. Even if I didn't meet their customer requirements, he should not have acted like that and could have told me that and that would be fine. NOT Recommended.

October 14, 2021
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Reply from FD Recruit

14th October 2021. This does not sound like any of our recruiters. I too am shocked on how anyone can conduct an interview in 4 minutes. I'd be keen to get to the bottom of this. I'd really appreciate it if you can email me the details of which recruiter your interview was with. I'd like to explore this in more detail to ensure this does not happen again. I'll reach out to you privately. Regards, Phil Scott, Managing Director.

2025: TO ANYONE READING THIS. We did not believe this review to be a genuine reflection of our company. We reached out multiple times in an effort to verify the complaint, as we take all concerns seriously and wanted the opportunity to understand what happened and prevent it from occurring again. Unfortunately, we received no response and were therefore unable to confirm that the complaint was legitimate.

Most importantly, we remain committed to resolving any real issues promptly and maintaining the high quality standards our customers expect. Unfortunately, the lack of response and the details provided suggest that this review may not have come from an actual customer or a candidate we have interviewed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very approachable

I found FD recruit to be very approachable, knowledgeable and easy to work with. I’d definitely recommend them to others.

September 13, 2019
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