Head of Commercial Finance in Bristol

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 Bristol just as often as anywhere else in our network.

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

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

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 Bristol vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.

There's no retainer and no ongoing contract — our fee is only payable on a successful placement, whether that's a one-off hire or an ongoing relationship.

Temporary cover can often be arranged within days. Permanent roles vary with seniority, but our shortlists are built from people we already know rather than a fresh keyword search, so they typically move faster than a generalist agency's.

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

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.

Head of Commercial Finance salaries in Bristol 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.

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.

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 Bristol, not just an afterthought.

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

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.

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