Head of Commercial Finance in Cambridge

Recent examples include university and college finance offices with complex, high-volume operations and biotech and deep-tech scale-ups clustered around the science park and biomedical campus — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Cambridge.

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

Submit your CV and a Market Expert will be in touch to talk through your experience, what you're looking for, and any live Head of Commercial Finance opportunities in Cambridge that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.

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 Cambridge vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.

No — nothing about your CV or your situation is shared with any employer, in this location or any other, without your explicit permission first.

We work with Cambridge 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.

Yes — Head of Commercial Finance is one of the positions we place in Cambridge, 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.

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.

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

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

Head of Commercial Finance salaries in Cambridge 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.

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 Cambridge just as often as anywhere else in our network.

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 Cambridge, not just an afterthought.