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Head of Commercial Finance in Sheffield
Leading finance from the front line of the business.
Day to day in Sheffield
What a head of commercial finance
does in Sheffield.
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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield
Real Sheffield market rates, not a national average.
Medior Head of Commercial Finance · Sheffield
£86,667 – £95,333
Typical: £91,000 per year
Medium-high confidence — strong regional evidence
Recruiting in Sheffield
Why Sheffield needs
a specialist.
Finding the right head of commercial finance in Sheffield 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 Sheffield is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes precision-engineering suppliers with deep local roots. It's a small distinction that matters: recruiting head of commercial finance roles in Sheffield 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 Sheffield FAQs.
Can you provide temporary Head of Commercial Finance cover in Sheffield at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Head of Commercial Finance position in Sheffield is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
Do you charge candidates for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Sheffield?+
No — there's never a cost to candidates. For employers, our fee is only payable on a successful placement.
How quickly can you fill a Head of Commercial Finance vacancy in Sheffield?+
It depends on seniority and how specific the brief is, but because our Sheffield shortlists come from a network we already know, we're rarely starting from zero.
Can I see live Head of Commercial Finance vacancies in Sheffield 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 Sheffield vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
Is a Head of Commercial Finance role in Sheffield permanent or temporary?+
We recruit Head of Commercial Finance positions in Sheffield on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.
What makes Transaction Recruitment different from a generalist agency for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Sheffield?+
We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Sheffield market for Head of Commercial Finance roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.
Do you recruit Head of Commercial Finance roles in Sheffield?+
Yes — Head of Commercial Finance is one of the positions we place in Sheffield, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
What does a Head of Commercial Finance do day to day in Sheffield?+
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 Sheffield?+
Head of Commercial Finance salaries in Sheffield 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 Sheffield?+
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 Sheffield that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
Do you recruit Head of Commercial Finance roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Sheffield?+
Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Sheffield needing a single, sole-charge Head of Commercial Finance hire.
What's the career progression after a Head of Commercial Finance role in Sheffield?+
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 Sheffield just as often as anywhere else in our network.
Do you offer working interviews for Head of Commercial Finance vacancies in Sheffield?+
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 Sheffield.
Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into Head of Commercial Finance roles in Sheffield?+
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 Sheffield, not just an afterthought.
Other roles in Sheffield
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.