Head of Commercial Finance

The Head of Commercial Finance will provide both insight and constructive challenge to ensure business leaders develop, agree, and deliver ambitious, strategically aligned, and financially disciplined plans. Acting as a key business partner to the Senior Leadership Team, the role will serve as a trusted advisor, supporting senior decision-making by highlighting key financial risks, opportunities, and considerations.

Client Details

A well-established organisation.

Description

• Act as the lead commercial finance partner to the leadership team, providing strategic insight, challenge, and decision support.
• Support pricing, contract negotiations, customer profitability, and pipeline conversion analysis to drive margin improvement and growth.
• Monitor financial and margin performance, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities to optimise revenue, cost base, and operational efficiency.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modelling, ensuring robust analysis underpins business plans and investment decisions.
• Deliver timely, insightful management information and develop reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility of performance and profitability.
• Partner with finance teams to ensure accurate and consistent reporting across the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Drive strong financial controls and continuous improvement across systems, reporting, and processes, contributing to transformation and digital initiatives.
• Lead and develop the commercial finance team, building capability, accountability, and a high-performance culture.

Profile

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Strong experience in financial leadership within a commercial environment.
• A proven track record of delivering financial insights and driving business performance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG or logistics.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary plus car
• Performance-based bonus
• Car allowance