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Head of Commercial Finance in Wigston
Leading finance from the front line of the business.
Day to day in Wigston
What a head of commercial finance
does in Wigston.
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 Wigston 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 Wigston
Real Wigston market rates, not a national average.
Medior Head of Commercial Finance · Wigston
£85,000 – £93,500
Typical: £89,500 per year
Medium confidence — modelled local estimate
Recruiting in Wigston
Why Wigston needs
a specialist.
A Wigston business hiring for a head of commercial finance role — or a candidate looking for one — deserves more than a database match. Day to day, that often means leading the commercial finance / business partnering function — one of several things a head of commercial finance in Wigston is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes owner-managed retail and services businesses in the town centre. In a market like Wigston, that focus is what actually gets the right person into the right role.
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Common questions
Head of Commercial Finance in Wigston FAQs.
Is a Head of Commercial Finance role in Wigston permanent or temporary?+
Both — many Wigston employers use temp-to-perm for a Head of Commercial Finance hire as a low-risk way to trial someone before committing.
What does it cost an employer in Wigston 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.
Do you charge candidates for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Wigston?+
No — there's never a cost to candidates. For employers, our fee is only payable on a successful placement.
What makes Transaction Recruitment different from a generalist agency for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Wigston?+
We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Wigston market for Head of Commercial Finance roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.
How do you recruit Head of Commercial Finance roles in Wigston without a local office?+
We work with Wigston 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.
Will my CV be shared with employers in Wigston 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.
Do you place Head of Commercial Finance candidates in Wigston?+
Yes — Head of Commercial Finance is one of the positions we place in Wigston, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
What areas around Wigston do you cover for Head of Commercial Finance roles?+
We recruit Head of Commercial Finance positions across Wigston 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.
Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Wigston?+
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 does a Head of Commercial Finance do day to day in Wigston?+
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 happens if a Head of Commercial Finance hire in Wigston 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 help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Head of Commercial Finance roles in Wigston?+
Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Wigston salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.
How much does a Head of Commercial Finance earn in Wigston?+
Head of Commercial Finance salaries in Wigston 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 recruit Head of Commercial Finance roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Wigston?+
Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Wigston needing a single, sole-charge Head of Commercial Finance hire.
Other roles in Wigston
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- 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.