Head of Commercial Finance in Aberdeen

Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Head of Commercial Finance position in Aberdeen is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.

No — there's never a cost to candidates. For employers, our fee is only payable on a successful placement.

It depends on seniority and how specific the brief is, but because our Aberdeen shortlists come from a network we already know, we're rarely starting from zero.

Yes — part-qualified and studying candidates (AAT, ACCA or CIMA depending on the role) are a genuine part of the Head of Commercial Finance talent pool in Aberdeen, not just an afterthought.

Yes — a working interview means the candidate spends a real day in the role, on your systems, with your actual workload, before either side commits. It's one of the ways we take the risk out of a new hire in Aberdeen.

We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Aberdeen market for Head of Commercial Finance roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.

Yes — Head of Commercial Finance is one of the positions we place in Aberdeen, on both a permanent and temporary basis.

Yes — you can search live jobs on our careers portal, but we'd always recommend a conversation with a Market Expert too, since not every Aberdeen vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.

Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Aberdeen needing a single, sole-charge Head of Commercial Finance hire.

We work with Aberdeen employers and candidates remotely for Head of Commercial Finance roles — video interviews and phone-based briefings, backed by the same vetting and market knowledge we use everywhere else.

Our rebate periods and money-back guarantees mean you're covered if a placement doesn't work out as expected — ask your Market Expert for the specifics for your vacancy.

Recent examples include offshore energy and oil and gas supply-chain businesses and professional services and engineering-consultancy firms supporting the sector — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Aberdeen.

Usually found in larger businesses, sitting apart from the “core” finance team and closest to the operational front line — leading a team of business partners and commercial analysts.

Head of Commercial Finance salaries in Aberdeen typically sit at £75k – £100k. £75k+ attracts a strong Senior Business Partner seeking progression, rising to £100k for an established leader running a team of qualified staff in the most demanding roles.