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Head of Commercial Finance in Sutton Coldfield
Leading finance from the front line of the business.
Day to day in Sutton Coldfield
What a head of commercial finance
does in Sutton Coldfield.
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 Sutton Coldfield 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 Sutton Coldfield
Real Sutton Coldfield market rates, not a national average.
Medior Head of Commercial Finance · Sutton Coldfield
£87,667 – £96,333
Typical: £92,000 per year
Medium-high confidence — strong regional evidence
Recruiting in Sutton Coldfield
Why Sutton Coldfield needs
a specialist.
Sutton Coldfield'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 Sutton Coldfield is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes employers building out qualified and senior finance capability. Whether you're hiring or looking, that specialism is the real difference in Sutton Coldfield: shortlists built from people we actually know, not a fresh keyword search.
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Common questions
Head of Commercial Finance in Sutton Coldfield FAQs.
Do you offer working interviews for Head of Commercial Finance vacancies in Sutton Coldfield?+
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 Sutton Coldfield.
Do you recruit Head of Commercial Finance roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Sutton Coldfield?+
Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Sutton Coldfield needing a single, sole-charge Head of Commercial Finance hire.
Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Sutton Coldfield?+
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's the going rate for a Head of Commercial Finance in Sutton Coldfield?+
Head of Commercial Finance salaries in Sutton Coldfield 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 place candidates studying towards a qualification into Head of Commercial Finance roles in Sutton Coldfield?+
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 Sutton Coldfield, not just an afterthought.
Can you provide temporary Head of Commercial Finance cover in Sutton Coldfield at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Head of Commercial Finance position in Sutton Coldfield is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
Do you recruit Head of Commercial Finance roles in Sutton Coldfield?+
Yes — Head of Commercial Finance is one of the positions we place in Sutton Coldfield, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
What does a Head of Commercial Finance do day to day in Sutton Coldfield?+
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.
Is a Head of Commercial Finance role in Sutton Coldfield permanent or temporary?+
We recruit Head of Commercial Finance positions in Sutton Coldfield on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.
How do you recruit Head of Commercial Finance roles in Sutton Coldfield without a local office?+
We work with Sutton Coldfield 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 happens if a Head of Commercial Finance hire in Sutton Coldfield 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's the career progression after a Head of Commercial Finance role in Sutton Coldfield?+
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 Sutton Coldfield just as often as anywhere else in our network.
Can I see live Head of Commercial Finance vacancies in Sutton Coldfield 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 Sutton Coldfield vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
What makes Transaction Recruitment different from a generalist agency for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Sutton Coldfield?+
We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Sutton Coldfield market for Head of Commercial Finance roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.
Other roles in Sutton Coldfield
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- 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.