Head of Commercial Finance in Edinburgh

Recent examples include banking, asset management and insurance employers with major local operations and professional services and legal firms clustered around the city centre — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Edinburgh.

We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, on both a permanent and temporary basis.

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 — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.

Head of Commercial Finance salaries in Edinburgh 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.

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

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.

It depends on seniority and how specific the brief is, but because our Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, not just an afterthought.

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

We recruit Head of Commercial Finance positions in Edinburgh on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.

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.