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Head of Commercial Finance in Kettering

Leading finance from the front line of the business.

Day to day in Kettering

What a head of commercial finance
does in Kettering.

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 Kettering 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 Kettering

Real Kettering market rates, not a national average.

Medior Head of Commercial Finance · Kettering

Typical: £89,500 per year

Medium confidence — modelled local estimate

Recruiting in Kettering

Why Kettering needs
a specialist.

Head of Commercial Finance recruitment in Kettering works best with a genuine specialist, not a generalist agency treating it as one line among fifty other sectors. Day to day, that often means leading the commercial finance / business partnering function — one of several things a head of commercial finance in Kettering is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes healthcare and public sector employers linked to kettering general hospital. That's the whole point of a Market Expert model — real market knowledge of head of commercial finance hiring in Kettering, not a generic recruitment process.

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Either way, we can help.

Hiring

Need a head of commercial finance in Kettering?

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 Kettering and beyond.

Common questions

Head of Commercial Finance in Kettering FAQs.

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

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

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

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 Kettering just as often as anywhere else in our network.

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

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

What does it cost an employer in Kettering 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.

What kind of Kettering employers hire Head of Commercial Finances through you?

Recent examples include national distribution and logistics operators along the a14/a6003 corridor and manufacturing businesses carrying on the town's footwear and leather-goods heritage — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Kettering.

Do you place Head of Commercial Finance candidates in Kettering?

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

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

Head of Commercial Finance salaries in Kettering 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 happens if a Head of Commercial Finance hire in Kettering 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 does a Head of Commercial Finance do day to day in Kettering?

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.

Do you offer working interviews for Head of Commercial Finance vacancies in Kettering?

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 Kettering.

How does the process work if I want to become a Head of Commercial Finance in Kettering?

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 Kettering that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.

Will my CV be shared with employers in Kettering 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.

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

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

Do you recruit Head of Commercial Finance roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Kettering?

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

No waffle. Just the right person.

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