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Head of Commercial Finance in Birmingham
Leading finance from the front line of the business.
Day to day in Birmingham
What a head of commercial finance
does in Birmingham.
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. Here's what the role covers day to day for the Birmingham businesses we recruit for.
- Leading the commercial finance / business partnering function
- Managing a team of Finance Business Partners and analysts
- Driving strategic commercial decision-making at senior level
- Leading budgeting, forecasting and planning cycles
- Presenting commercial performance to the executive team
- Building and developing commercial finance capability
“Danny provided us resources for over 4 years. He was extremely professional, always understood our requirements and delivered excellent candidates usually at short notice.” — Fanny Anderson, Head of Commercial, Citroën
What it pays in Birmingham
Real Birmingham market rates, not a national average.
Medior Head of Commercial Finance · Birmingham
£100,000 – £110,000
Typical: £105,000 per year
High confidence — direct city benchmark
Recruiting in Birmingham
Why Birmingham needs
a specialist.
Finding the right head of commercial finance in Birmingham usually comes down to knowing the market, not just running a keyword search. Day to day, that often means leading budgeting, forecasting and planning cycles — one of several things a head of commercial finance in Birmingham is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes owner-managed companies needing a specific transactional finance hire. It's a small distinction that matters: recruiting head of commercial finance roles in Birmingham properly, rather than just advertising them.
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Common questions
Head of Commercial Finance in Birmingham FAQs.
Do you offer working interviews for Head of Commercial Finance vacancies in Birmingham?+
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 Birmingham.
Do you recruit Head of Commercial Finance roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Birmingham?+
Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Birmingham needing a single, sole-charge Head of Commercial Finance hire.
Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Birmingham?+
Every candidate we put forward has been spoken to and assessed against your specific requirement — not just keyword-matched from a database. That's the difference a Market Expert model makes.
What's the career progression after a Head of Commercial Finance role in Birmingham?+
A common next step from Head of Commercial Finance is fp&a manager — leading the planning, not just doing it. We see this progression play out for candidates in Birmingham just as often as anywhere else in our network.
Can I see live Head of Commercial Finance vacancies in Birmingham before speaking to someone?+
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 Birmingham vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
What's the going rate for a Head of Commercial Finance in Birmingham?+
Head of Commercial Finance salaries in Birmingham 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.
Do you recruit Head of Commercial Finance roles in Birmingham?+
Yes — Head of Commercial Finance is one of the positions we place in Birmingham, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into Head of Commercial Finance roles in Birmingham?+
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 Birmingham, not just an afterthought.
How quickly can you fill a Head of Commercial Finance vacancy in Birmingham?+
It depends on seniority and how specific the brief is, but because our Birmingham shortlists come from a network we already know, we're rarely starting from zero.
What happens if a Head of Commercial Finance hire in Birmingham doesn't work out?+
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.
Is a Head of Commercial Finance role in Birmingham permanent or temporary?+
We recruit Head of Commercial Finance positions in Birmingham on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.
What areas around Birmingham do you cover for Head of Commercial Finance roles?+
We recruit Head of Commercial Finance positions across Birmingham itself and the surrounding commuter towns and business parks — if you're just outside the immediate area, get in touch and we'll be straight with you about whether it's somewhere we can genuinely help.
Do you know the Birmingham market for Head of Commercial Finance roles?+
Yes — we meet Birmingham candidates and clients face to face, so we know who's genuinely available for Head of Commercial Finance roles and what they'll move for.
What makes Transaction Recruitment different from a generalist agency for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Birmingham?+
We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Birmingham market for Head of Commercial Finance roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.
Other roles in Birmingham
Explore related roles.
- 01FP&A ManagerLeading the planning, not just doing it.
- 02Finance DirectorLeading finance, shaping the business.
- 03Assistant Management AccountantWhere studying meets the real numbers.
- 04Finance Business PartnerThe bridge between finance and the business.
- 05Finance ManagerRuns the finance function, day to day.
- 06Management AccountantThe engine room of monthly reporting.
No waffle. Just the right person.