Finance and HR sit at the core of every organisation. Finance teams turn data into decisions. HR teams build the cultures that keep businesses moving. Get either function wrong, and you feel it quickly — in cash flow, in compliance, in attrition.
That’s why Finance & HR recruitment demands more than a recruiter with a CV database. It demands someone who understands the difference between a Financial Controller who manages processes and one who drives commercial insight. Someone who knows that an HR Business Partner at a PE-backed scaleup needs a completely different profile than one joining a 10,000-person enterprise.
At Pineapple Recruitment, we work exclusively on permanent and fixed term placements across Finance, HR, Catering & Hospitality, and Education. Our Finance & HR team is based in Worcester and places professionals across the UK.
Finance Recruitment
Finance functions have changed. The best finance professionals today combine technical accuracy with commercial thinking — translating numbers into language that the boardroom can act on.
We source talent at every level of the finance lifecycle, from transactional support roles through to the CFO role. We look beyond qualifications. A strong CV tells us someone can do the job. Our structured discovery process tells us whether they’ll thrive in your business specifically.
Finance Roles We Place
Executive
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Finance Director
Head of Finance
Head of Payroll & Pensions
Senior
Financial Controller
Finance Manager
FP&A Manager
Tax Manager
Treasury Manager
Payroll Manager
Purchase Ledger Manager
Credit Control Manager
Mid-Level
Management Accountant
Financial Accountant
Finance Analyst
Finance Business Partner
Purchase Ledger Supervisor
Credit Control Supervisor
Entry-Level
Accounts Assistant
Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
Credit Controller
Payroll Administrator
We also recruit for specialist requirements — Manufacturing Controllers with commodity hedging expertise, Hospitality Finance Directors managing complex CapEx and property systems, and FP&A leads in PE-backed environments where the pace and reporting expectations are intense.
HR Recruitment
The brief for HR has shifted. Boards want people strategy, not just HR operations. They want leaders who can influence culture, anticipate organisational risk, and align people’s decisions with commercial objectives.
Most recruitment processes screen for experience. Ours also screens for scope. We assess the extent to which candidates have genuinely influenced a business, not just delivered a process within it.
Our HR recruitment service covers compliance-heavy sectors as readily as agile, culture-focused tech businesses. We flex to the environment.
HR Roles We Place
Executive
Chief People Officer (CPO)
HR Director
Head of People / Head of HR
Management
HR Business Partner
L&D Manager
Reward Manager
OD Specialist
Operational
HR Advisor
Talent Acquisition Partner
HR Analyst
Support
HR Administrator
Recruitment Coordinator
HR Systems Coordinator
Sector experience: Hospitality, FMCG, Manufacturing & Engineering, Professional Services, Technology, Education, and Non-Profit.
Why Choose Pineapple for Finance & HR Recruitment
Deep Discovery Before Any Introduction
Every search starts with a conversation about the role and the business behind it. We want to understand your culture, your leadership style, and what’s driven previous hires to succeed or leave. That context shapes the entire process — from how we brief candidates to how we evaluate fit.
Every Candidate Personally Interviewed
We don’t forward CVs. A consultant has interviewed every candidate we present, reference-checked where appropriate, and fully briefed on your business before their profile reaches you. You receive a considered shortlist, not a stack of applications to filter.
Salary Benchmarking Included
We provide complimentary salary benchmarking for every role we work on. Hiring managers get a clear picture of what the market looks like right now — not six months ago. If your offer needs adjusting to attract the calibre you’re after, we’ll tell you early.
Built for Businesses of Any Size
We work with SMEs hiring their first Finance Manager, high-growth PE-backed firms needing a CFO with fundraising experience, and national multi-site organisations with ongoing workforce planning needs. The process adapts. The standards don’t.
For Candidates: A Career Partnership, Not Just a Placement
Job searching in Finance or HR can move slowly — or too fast. Roles get filled before they’re advertised. Agencies send your CV without telling you. You attend interviews for roles that were never right for you.
We work differently.
A consultant will interview you before anything else. We’ll want to understand your motivations, your longer-term goals, and the type of environment where you do your best work. Only after that conversation — and only with your explicit consent — will your profile go to a client.
No CV forwarding without permission. Your current employer won’t find out you’re looking unless you want them to.
Access to unlisted roles. A significant portion of the roles we fill are never advertised. We match candidates to opportunities through direct relationships with hiring managers built over years in the sector.
Interview preparation. Once you have an interview confirmed, your consultant will brief you on the company, the interviewers, and the likely shape of the conversation. You’ll go in prepared.
Post-placement check-ins. We stay in touch after you’ve started. A placement that doesn’t work out isn’t a success for anyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you recruit for Finance and HR roles outside the Midlands?
Yes. Our office is in Worcester, but we recruit across the UK. We have placed Finance and HR professionals from Manchester to London, and work with clients in every major region. Distance isn’t a barrier, particularly for senior hires where the talent pool is national by nature.
What seniority levels do you cover in Finance recruitment?
We cover the full range — from Accounts Assistants and Credit Controllers through to Finance Directors and CFOs. Our process is the same at every level: a personal interview, a structured qualification, and a culture-fit assessment before any introduction.
Can you help with interim or contract Finance and HR placements?
Our primary focus is permanent and fixed term contract recruitment. If you have an interim need, contact us, and we’ll discuss what’s possible or point you in the right direction.
How do you assess HR candidates beyond their job title and experience?
We use structured behavioural interviews to assess the real scope of a candidate’s influence. An HR Manager who genuinely shaped culture and drove change at a 500-person business tells a very different story from one who managed policy and reported to someone else. We distinguish between the two.
How long does a Finance or HR recruitment search typically take?
This varies depending on the role’s level and specialism. Most mid-level searches result in a first shortlist within two weeks. Senior and executive searches take longer by design — rushing them produces the wrong result. We set realistic timelines at the start and keep you updated throughout.
Will you send my CV to companies without asking me first?
No. We discuss every role with you before your CV goes anywhere. You’ll know the company, the role, and the package before you agree to be put forward. Your current employment status is treated as confidential at all times.
Ready to Hire or Find Your Next Role?
For Businesses
Book a discovery call with our specialist team. We’ll discuss the role, the business, and what success looks like — so we can get to work immediately.
For Candidates
Register with us today for a confidential conversation about your career goals, the market, and the roles we’re currently working on.