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Head of Commercial Finance in Solihull
Leading finance from the front line of the business.
Day to day in Solihull
What a head of commercial finance
does in Solihull.
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 Solihull 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 Solihull
Real Solihull market rates, not a national average.
Medior Head of Commercial Finance · Solihull
£93,333 – £102,667
Typical: £98,000 per year
Medium-high confidence — strong regional evidence
Recruiting in Solihull
Why Solihull needs
a specialist.
Solihull'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 Solihull is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes smes needing a qualified finance hire as they scale. Whether you're hiring or looking, that specialism is the real difference in Solihull: shortlists built from people we actually know, not a fresh keyword search.
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Common questions
Head of Commercial Finance in Solihull FAQs.
Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Solihull?+
Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Solihull salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.
How quickly can you fill a Head of Commercial Finance vacancy in Solihull?+
It depends on seniority and how specific the brief is, but because our Solihull shortlists come from a network we already know, we're rarely starting from zero.
Can you provide temporary Head of Commercial Finance cover in Solihull at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Head of Commercial Finance position in Solihull is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into Head of Commercial Finance roles in Solihull?+
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 Solihull, not just an afterthought.
What kind of Solihull employers hire Head of Commercial Finances through you?+
Recent examples include corporate headquarters and professional services firms around blythe valley park and automotive and engineering-adjacent businesses with established finance teams — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Solihull.
What's the career progression after a Head of Commercial Finance role in Solihull?+
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 Solihull just as often as anywhere else in our network.
Do you recruit Head of Commercial Finance roles in Solihull?+
Yes — Head of Commercial Finance is one of the positions we place in Solihull, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
Is a Head of Commercial Finance role in Solihull permanent or temporary?+
We recruit Head of Commercial Finance positions in Solihull on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.
What areas around Solihull do you cover for Head of Commercial Finance roles?+
We recruit Head of Commercial Finance positions across Solihull 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 charge candidates for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Solihull?+
No — there's never a cost to candidates. For employers, our fee is only payable on a successful placement.
What's the going rate for a Head of Commercial Finance in Solihull?+
Head of Commercial Finance salaries in Solihull 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 does a Head of Commercial Finance do day to day in Solihull?+
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 Solihull?+
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 Solihull.
Do you recruit Head of Commercial Finance roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Solihull?+
Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Solihull needing a single, sole-charge Head of Commercial Finance hire.
Other roles in Solihull
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.