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Head of Commercial Finance in Dudley

Leading finance from the front line of the business.

Day to day in Dudley

What a head of commercial finance
does in Dudley.

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 Dudley 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

What it pays in Dudley

Real Dudley market rates, not a national average.

Medior Head of Commercial Finance · Dudley

Typical: £86,500 per year

Medium confidence — modelled local estimate

Recruiting in Dudley

Why Dudley needs
a specialist.

A Dudley business hiring for a head of commercial finance role — or a candidate looking for one — deserves more than a database match. Day to day, that often means presenting commercial performance to the executive team — one of several things a head of commercial finance in Dudley is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes manufacturing employers around the merry hill business area. In a market like Dudley, that focus is what actually gets the right person into the right role.

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Either way, we can help.

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Need a head of commercial finance in Dudley?

Permanent or temporary, we'll shortlist from a network we actually know — with working interviews to de-risk the hire.

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Send us your CV or browse live Head of Commercial Finance roles in Dudley and beyond.

Common questions

Head of Commercial Finance in Dudley FAQs.

Do you place Head of Commercial Finance candidates in Dudley?

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

Is a Head of Commercial Finance role in Dudley permanent or temporary?

Both — many Dudley employers use temp-to-perm for a Head of Commercial Finance hire as a low-risk way to trial someone before committing.

Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Dudley?

Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Dudley salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.

What does it cost an employer in Dudley to recruit a Head of Commercial Finance through you?

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.

Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Dudley?

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 kind of Dudley employers hire Head of Commercial Finances through you?

Recent examples include manufacturing employers around the merry hill business area and retail and distribution businesses — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Dudley.

How much does a Head of Commercial Finance earn in Dudley?

Head of Commercial Finance salaries in Dudley 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.

What makes Transaction Recruitment different from a generalist agency for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Dudley?

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

Do you charge candidates for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Dudley?

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

Will my CV be shared with employers in Dudley without my permission?

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

How do you recruit Head of Commercial Finance roles in Dudley without a local office?

We work with Dudley 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.

Can you provide temporary Head of Commercial Finance cover in Dudley at short notice?

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

Can I see live Head of Commercial Finance vacancies in Dudley 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 Dudley vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.

What's the career progression after a Head of Commercial Finance role in Dudley?

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 Dudley just as often as anywhere else in our network.

No waffle. Just the right person.

Let's find your
head of commercial finance in Dudley.