Kayley Haythornthwaite

Kayley Haythornthwaite

Joint Managing Director | Senior & Exec Finance

About Me

I am Kayley Haythornthwaite.

I specialise in Senior Finance & Executive recruitment, working with finance leaders to find the best talent in the region.

I’ve worked in the Yorkshire and North Derbyshire market for 15 years and have built up an extensive network of relationships at all levels.

I believe relationships are build on honesty and integrity, and I will always strive to do the right thing for people. I always look at the long term, and I’m never in it for a quick win.

I’m detail oriented and when you work with me, you’ll get a quality shortlist – which will be short! I live by the mantra that if you struggle to choose between the candidates I send you, I’m doing my job properly.

My Posts

August 6, 2026

The Real Cost Of A Bad Hire

What does a bad hire really cost? It’s an interesting thought experiment. For example: a finance manager joins your business on a £55,000 salary, and leaves after five months. Have you ever thought about what that actually costs you? For almost every business, the honest answer is more than they think.
June 26, 2026

Finance Business Partner vs Financial Controller: Which Hire Does Your Business Need in 2026?

Finance Business Partner or Financial Controller? Understand the difference, which hire your business needs in 2026, and how salaries and responsibilities compare.
April 14, 2026

Q1 Update: What's Happening in the Yorkshire Finance Market?

If Q1 is anything to go by, 2026 is going to be a busy year. From what we’ve seen during the first few months of the year, there has been a clear shift in both the volume and type of hiring within commercial finance across Yorkshire. It’s not just that businesses are hiring again; we’re seeing a shift in how and why they’re hiring, and that gives a lot more insight into where the market might be heading throughout the rest of 2026.
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