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Head of Commercial Finance in Sandwell

Leading finance from the front line of the business.

Day to day in Sandwell

What a head of commercial finance
does in Sandwell.

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 Sandwell 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 Sandwell

Real Sandwell market rates, not a national average.

Medior Head of Commercial Finance · Sandwell

Typical: £86,500 per year

Medium confidence — modelled local estimate

Recruiting in Sandwell

Why Sandwell needs
a specialist.

Sandwell's finance market has its own rhythm, and head of commercial finance roles are no exception. Day to day, that often means leading budgeting, forecasting and planning cycles — one of several things a head of commercial finance in Sandwell is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes owner-managed smes needing a sole-charge bookkeeper. Whether you're hiring or looking, that specialism is the real difference in Sandwell: shortlists built from people we actually know, not a fresh keyword search.

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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 Sandwell FAQs.

Do you recruit Head of Commercial Finance roles in Sandwell?

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

What happens if a Head of Commercial Finance hire in Sandwell 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 charge candidates for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Sandwell?

No — there's never a cost to candidates. For employers, our fee is only payable on a successful placement.

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

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

How do you recruit Head of Commercial Finance roles in Sandwell without a local office?

We work with Sandwell 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.

What does a Head of Commercial Finance do day to day in Sandwell?

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 Sandwell?

Head of Commercial Finance salaries in Sandwell 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.

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

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

Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Sandwell?

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.

Can I see live Head of Commercial Finance vacancies in Sandwell 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 Sandwell vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.

Will my CV be shared with employers in Sandwell 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 Sandwell?

We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Sandwell market for Head of Commercial Finance roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.

What does it cost an employer in Sandwell 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.

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

We recruit Head of Commercial Finance positions in Sandwell on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.

No waffle. Just the right person.

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