
Zachary Daniels Finance Salary Guide 2025
Download your copyWhat does a ‘competitive’ salary look like? How hybrid should your flexible working be? Where do you pitch your salary to maximise the chances of recruitment success? Find the answers in our latest guide.
Our latest Finance salary guide is here. Timed intentionally after the Spring Budget and National Insurance changes, to give you a more accurate view of finance hiring in 2025.
Whether you're reviewing salaries, EVP or hiring plans, this guide is packed with data and insight to support smarter decisions across your finance function.
One of the simplest ways to improve your recruitment success is to make sure that, as a baseline, your salaries are competitive.
This guide can help ensure they are, with regional salary benchmarking across a range of Finance roles, together with an examination of the benefits that will make a difference to your Finance talent recruitment strategy.


FINANCE SNAPSHOT 2025
- 45% of finance-related UK job postings are hybrid
- 87% of global CEOs said they would offer pay rises and favourable work to encourage more staff back to the office
- 39% of Finance professionals expect a pay rise in 2025
- 63% of Finance professionals want more training in technology
- 72% of UK CFOs in a recent Deloitte survey said improving operational efficiency is a top priority this year
WHAT HAVE WE LEARNT?
AI's Growing Influence
AI is automating routine tasks, pushing finance professionals to develop skills in data analytics, financial modelling, and AI-driven tools to stay relevant.
Emphasis on Employee Well-being
Companies are increasingly recognising the importance of employee well-being, with a focus on personalised benefits, flexible working, and mental health support to attract and retain talent.
Changing Recruitment Dynamics
The recruitment landscape is becoming more candidate-driven, requiring employers to offer engaging interview processes and transparent company cultures, while candidates need to actively showcase their value and cultural fit.
The Zachary Daniels Salary Guide can help you recruit better. Download it now.
