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Head of Commercial Finance in Hull
Leading finance from the front line of the business.
Day to day in Hull
What a head of commercial finance
does in Hull.
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 Hull 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 Hull
Real Hull market rates, not a national average.
Medior Head of Commercial Finance · Hull
£81,000 – £89,000
Typical: £85,000 per year
Medium confidence — modelled local estimate
Recruiting in Hull
Why Hull needs
a specialist.
A Hull 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 Hull is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes port, freight and logistics businesses tied to the humber. In a market like Hull, that focus is what actually gets the right person into the right role.
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Common questions
Head of Commercial Finance in Hull FAQs.
What does it cost an employer in Hull 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.
How quickly can you fill a Head of Commercial Finance vacancy in Hull?+
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.
Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Hull?+
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.
Will my CV be shared with employers in Hull 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 does a Head of Commercial Finance do day to day in Hull?+
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.
Can you provide temporary Head of Commercial Finance cover in Hull at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Head of Commercial Finance position in Hull is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
Do you place Head of Commercial Finance candidates in Hull?+
Yes — Head of Commercial Finance is one of the positions we place in Hull, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
What's the career progression after a Head of Commercial Finance role in Hull?+
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 Hull just as often as anywhere else in our network.
What kind of Hull employers hire Head of Commercial Finances through you?+
Recent examples include port, freight and logistics businesses tied to the humber and renewable energy and offshore wind manufacturing supply-chain businesses — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Hull.
Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into Head of Commercial Finance roles in Hull?+
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 Hull, not just an afterthought.
Do you offer working interviews for Head of Commercial Finance vacancies in Hull?+
Yes — a working interview means the candidate spends a real day in the role, on your systems, with your actual workload, before either side commits. It's one of the ways we take the risk out of a new hire in Hull.
Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Hull?+
Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Hull salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.
What happens if a Head of Commercial Finance hire in Hull 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.
How much does a Head of Commercial Finance earn in Hull?+
Head of Commercial Finance salaries in Hull 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.
Other roles in Hull
Explore related roles.
- 01FP&A ManagerLeading the planning, not just doing it.
- 02Finance DirectorLeading finance, shaping the business.
- 03Assistant Management AccountantWhere studying meets the real numbers.
- 04Finance Business PartnerThe bridge between finance and the business.
- 05Finance ManagerRuns the finance function, day to day.
- 06Management AccountantThe engine room of monthly reporting.
No waffle. Just the right person.