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Head of Commercial Finance in Peterborough
Leading finance from the front line of the business.
Day to day in Peterborough
What a head of commercial finance
does in Peterborough.
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 Peterborough 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 Peterborough
Real Peterborough market rates, not a national average.
Medior Head of Commercial Finance · Peterborough
£85,000 – £93,500
Typical: £89,500 per year
Medium-high confidence — strong regional evidence
Recruiting in Peterborough
Why Peterborough needs
a specialist.
Finding the right head of commercial finance in Peterborough usually comes down to knowing the market, not just running a keyword search. Day to day, that often means building and developing commercial finance capability — one of several things a head of commercial finance in Peterborough is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes insurance and financial services employers with a long-standing local presence. It's a small distinction that matters: recruiting head of commercial finance roles in Peterborough properly, rather than just advertising them.
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Either way, we can help.
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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 Peterborough FAQs.
Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Peterborough?+
Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Peterborough salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.
Is a Head of Commercial Finance role in Peterborough permanent or temporary?+
We recruit Head of Commercial Finance positions in Peterborough on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.
Will my CV be shared with employers in Peterborough 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 makes Transaction Recruitment different from a generalist agency for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Peterborough?+
We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Peterborough market for Head of Commercial Finance roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.
Can I see live Head of Commercial Finance vacancies in Peterborough 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 Peterborough vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
How does the process work if I want to become a Head of Commercial Finance in Peterborough?+
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 Peterborough that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
Do you recruit Head of Commercial Finance roles in Peterborough?+
Yes — Head of Commercial Finance is one of the positions we place in Peterborough, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
What does it cost an employer in Peterborough 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 Peterborough 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 Peterborough?+
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.
What's the going rate for a Head of Commercial Finance in Peterborough?+
Head of Commercial Finance salaries in Peterborough 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.
Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Peterborough?+
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.
What areas around Peterborough do you cover for Head of Commercial Finance roles?+
We recruit Head of Commercial Finance positions across Peterborough itself and the surrounding commuter towns and business parks — if you're just outside the immediate area, get in touch and we'll be straight with you about whether it's somewhere we can genuinely help.
Do you offer working interviews for Head of Commercial Finance vacancies in Peterborough?+
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 Peterborough.
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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.