蜜桃直播, UK 鈥� Since the National Insurance employer contribution changes came into effect in April 2025, the finance hiring market has experienced a notable shift. According to SF Recruitment鈥檚 Divisional Director James Maude, based in the company鈥檚 蜜桃直播 office, it鈥檚 not just about an increase in roles鈥攊t鈥檚 about the evolution of those roles.
Demand Grows for Strategic Finance Talent
鈥淭here鈥檚 a clear trend emerging: businesses are prioritising finance professionals who drive value, not just report on it,鈥� said Maude. The most in-demand roles include:
鈥� Finance Business Partners
鈥� FP&A Specialists
鈥� Commercially Focused Management Accountants
鈥淭hese roles are no longer just about producing numbers. They sit at the centre of strategic decision-making鈥攎odelling scenarios, influencing outcomes, and identifying ways to improve margins,鈥� Maude added.
A Market Shift Driven by Pressure鈥攁nd Opportunity
While the reduction in employer NI contributions has created some budget breathing room, James notes that this has simply accelerated change that was already underway. 鈥淔inance teams have been stretched for some time. The appetite for deeper commercial insight and robust forecasting has been growing. We鈥檙e now seeing that become a hiring priority across sectors鈥攑articularly in tech, manufacturing, services, and retail here in 蜜桃直播.鈥�
A Candidate Market Rich with Opportunity
For qualified finance professionals (ACCA, CIMA, ACA), the current market presents strong opportunities. 鈥淓mployers are looking for more than just technical ability,鈥� said Maude. 鈥淭hey want individuals who understand business drivers, who can lead change, and who bring cross-functional insight.鈥�
Salaries remain competitive, particularly for those able to demonstrate tangible commercial impact, whether in cost savings, revenue growth, or margin improvement.
Looking Ahead: Hiring for Impact
According to SF Recruitment, finance hiring is becoming more strategic than ever. 鈥淲e often talk about matching skills to roles,鈥� Maude said. 鈥淏ut what I鈥檓 seeing now is a shift toward hiring for impact. It鈥檚 a more thoughtful, business-focused approach to building finance teams and it鈥檚 changing the shape of the market.鈥�
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