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Senior Finance Business Partner in Exeter
Business partnering with real seniority.
Day to day in Exeter
What a senior finance business partner
does in Exeter.
An established Finance Business Partner, often standalone or leading a small team, trusted to shape decisions at a senior level — sometimes known as a Commercial Finance Manager. Here's what the role covers day to day for the Exeter businesses we recruit for.
- Leading business partnering for a division or major function
- Senior stakeholder management up to board level
- Driving strategic financial planning and commercial strategy
- Managing and developing junior business partners
- Leading key projects — system change, restructuring, growth planning
- Presenting recommendations directly to senior leadership
What it pays in Exeter
Real Exeter market rates, not a national average.
Medior Senior Finance Business Partner · Exeter
£68,333 – £75,167
Typical: £72,000 per year
Medium-high confidence — strong regional evidence
Recruiting in Exeter
Why Exeter needs
a specialist.
Exeter's finance market has its own rhythm, and senior finance business partner roles are no exception. Day to day, that often means presenting recommendations directly to senior leadership — one of several things a senior finance business partner in Exeter is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes university and science-park employers based around the city. Whether you're hiring or looking, that specialism is the real difference in Exeter: shortlists built from people we actually know, not a fresh keyword search.
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Common questions
Senior Finance Business Partner in Exeter FAQs.
Can you provide temporary Senior Finance Business Partner cover in Exeter at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Senior Finance Business Partner position in Exeter is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
How does the process work if I want to become a Senior Finance Business Partner in Exeter?+
Submit your CV and a Market Expert will be in touch to talk through your experience, what you're looking for, and any live Senior Finance Business Partner opportunities in Exeter that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
Will my CV be shared with employers in Exeter 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.
What kind of Exeter employers hire Senior Finance Business Partners through you?+
Recent examples include insurance and financial services employers with a long-standing local presence and university and science-park employers based around the city — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Exeter.
Do you recruit Senior Finance Business Partner roles in Exeter?+
Yes — Senior Finance Business Partner is one of the positions we place in Exeter, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
How do you recruit Senior Finance Business Partner roles in Exeter without a local office?+
We work with Exeter employers and candidates remotely for Senior Finance Business Partner roles — video interviews and phone-based briefings, backed by the same vetting and market knowledge we use everywhere else.
What's the going rate for a Senior Finance Business Partner in Exeter?+
Senior Finance Business Partner salaries in Exeter typically sit at £61.5k – £82k. £61.5k represents a strong business partner likely standalone or managing a small team. Often carries the title Commercial Finance Manager towards the top of this range, up to £82k.
Do you charge candidates for Senior Finance Business Partner roles in Exeter?+
No — there's never a cost to candidates. For employers, our fee is only payable on a successful placement.
What happens if a Senior Finance Business Partner hire in Exeter 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.
What makes Transaction Recruitment different from a generalist agency for Senior Finance Business Partner roles in Exeter?+
We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Exeter market for Senior Finance Business Partner roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.
Is a Senior Finance Business Partner role in Exeter permanent or temporary?+
We recruit Senior Finance Business Partner positions in Exeter on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.
What's the career progression after a Senior Finance Business Partner role in Exeter?+
A common next step from Senior Finance Business Partner is head of commercial finance — leading finance from the front line of the business. We see this progression play out for candidates in Exeter just as often as anywhere else in our network.
What does a Senior Finance Business Partner do day to day in Exeter?+
An established Finance Business Partner, often standalone or leading a small team, trusted to shape decisions at a senior level — sometimes known as a Commercial Finance Manager.
Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into Senior Finance Business Partner roles in Exeter?+
Yes — part-qualified and studying candidates (AAT, ACCA or CIMA depending on the role) are a genuine part of the Senior Finance Business Partner talent pool in Exeter, not just an afterthought.
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No waffle. Just the right person.