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Head of Commercial Finance in Manchester
Leading finance from the front line of the business.
Day to day in Manchester
What a head of commercial finance
does in Manchester.
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 Manchester 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 Manchester
Real Manchester market rates, not a national average.
Medior Head of Commercial Finance · Manchester
£99,000 – £109,000
Typical: £104,000 per year
High confidence — direct city benchmark
Recruiting in Manchester
Why Manchester needs
a specialist.
Finding the right head of commercial finance in Manchester usually comes down to knowing the market, not just running a keyword search. Day to day, that often means managing a team of finance business partners and analysts — one of several things a head of commercial finance in Manchester is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes shared service centres and back-office finance functions for national and international brands. It's a small distinction that matters: recruiting head of commercial finance roles in Manchester properly, rather than just advertising them.
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Permanent or temporary, we'll shortlist from a network we actually know — with working interviews to de-risk the hire.
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Common questions
Head of Commercial Finance in Manchester FAQs.
Is a Head of Commercial Finance role in Manchester permanent or temporary?+
We recruit Head of Commercial Finance positions in Manchester on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.
What happens if a Head of Commercial Finance hire in Manchester 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 in Manchester?+
Yes — Head of Commercial Finance is one of the positions we place in Manchester, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
Do you charge candidates for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Manchester?+
No — there's never a cost to candidates. For employers, our fee is only payable on a successful placement.
Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Manchester?+
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 Manchester 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's the going rate for a Head of Commercial Finance in Manchester?+
Head of Commercial Finance salaries in Manchester 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 makes Transaction Recruitment different from a generalist agency for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Manchester?+
We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Manchester market for Head of Commercial Finance roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.
How do you recruit Head of Commercial Finance roles in Manchester without a local office?+
We work with Manchester employers and candidates remotely for Head of Commercial Finance roles — video interviews and phone-based briefings, backed by the same vetting and market knowledge we use everywhere else.
How does the process work if I want to become a Head of Commercial Finance in Manchester?+
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 Manchester that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
Can I see live Head of Commercial Finance vacancies in Manchester 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 Manchester vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
What does a Head of Commercial Finance do day to day in Manchester?+
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 Manchester?+
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 Manchester.
What does it cost an employer in Manchester 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.
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- 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.