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Head of Commercial Finance in Leeds
Leading finance from the front line of the business.
Day to day in Leeds
What a head of commercial finance
does in Leeds.
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 Leeds 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 Leeds
Real Leeds market rates, not a national average.
Medior Head of Commercial Finance · Leeds
£95,000 – £104,500
Typical: £100,000 per year
High confidence — direct city benchmark
Recruiting in Leeds
Why Leeds needs
a specialist.
Head of Commercial Finance recruitment in Leeds 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 presenting commercial performance to the executive team — one of several things a head of commercial finance in Leeds is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes banking, building society and insurance employers with large back-office finance teams. That's the whole point of a Market Expert model — real market knowledge of head of commercial finance hiring in Leeds, not a generic recruitment process.
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Common questions
Head of Commercial Finance in Leeds FAQs.
Do you offer working interviews for Head of Commercial Finance vacancies in Leeds?+
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 Leeds.
Do you place Head of Commercial Finance candidates in Leeds?+
Yes — Head of Commercial Finance is one of the positions we place in Leeds, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
Do you charge candidates for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Leeds?+
No — there's never a cost to candidates. For employers, our fee is only payable on a successful placement.
What's the career progression after a Head of Commercial Finance role in Leeds?+
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 Leeds just as often as anywhere else in our network.
Can I see live Head of Commercial Finance vacancies in Leeds 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 Leeds vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
Will my CV be shared with employers in Leeds 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 much does a Head of Commercial Finance earn in Leeds?+
Head of Commercial Finance salaries in Leeds 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.
How does the process work if I want to become a Head of Commercial Finance in Leeds?+
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 Leeds that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Leeds?+
Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Leeds salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.
What kind of Leeds employers hire Head of Commercial Finances through you?+
Recent examples include banking, building society and insurance employers with large back-office finance teams and legal and professional services firms clustered around the city centre — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Leeds.
What does it cost an employer in Leeds 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 happens if a Head of Commercial Finance hire in Leeds 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.
Do you recruit Head of Commercial Finance roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Leeds?+
Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Leeds needing a single, sole-charge Head of Commercial Finance hire.
Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into Head of Commercial Finance roles in Leeds?+
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 Leeds, not just an afterthought.
Other roles in Leeds
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.