Head of Commercial Finance
£130,000 + Bonus
London | Hybrid (1 to 2 days in office) | PE Backed | Consulting & Business Services | Sub £100m Turnover
UK, US & EMEA
This is a high-impact, senior commercial finance role in a fast-growing, private equity-backed consulting and business services group.
Scaling fast across multiple regions, the business is complex, people-led and data-driven. They need a commercially sharp finance leader to bring insight, structure and pace to decision-making.
This is a hands-on, influential position. You’ll partner with the CFO, CEO, and Managing Directors to drive performance, shape strategy and ensure that commercial decisions are built on real financial understanding.
What you’ll do
* Lead and develop the commercial finance function, managing and mentoring a small team of Finance Business Partners
* Partner with senior leaders across the UK, US and EMEA to challenge performance and drive growth
* Build and maintain commercial models to support pricing, investment, and scenario planning
* Own budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting across service lines and geographies
* Deliver clear, actionable insight that supports strategy, client profitability and margin improvement
* Work closely with the CFO and PE investors to deliver high-quality reporting, board packs and analysis
* Support major strategic projects including M&A, international expansion and new service launches
* Develop dashboards, KPIs and performance tools that bring commercial visibility and accountability
* Lead continuous improvement across data, systems and reporting to enable better, faster decisions
* Act as the financial conscience of the business, ensuring smart investment and commercial discipline
What we’re looking for
* Proven success as a Head of Commercial Finance, Head of FP&A or similar
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong commercial and analytical skills
* Experience in consulting, business services or other project-based sectors
* Excellent communicator who can influence across C-suite, investors and operational leadership
* Deep understanding of data, systems and reporting tools such as Power BI or Adaptive
* Hands-on, solutions-focused and comfortable in a high-growth, PE-backed environment
* Global experience (UK, US or EMEA exposure) would be useful but not essential
Why join
* £130,000 + bonus
* Work directly with an impressive CFO and experienced PE investors
* Shape and lead the commercial finance agenda across a scaling international business
* High visibility and influence with board, investors and banks
* Build the frameworks, tools and insight capability that underpin future growth
* Fast-paced, ambitious and collaborative culture
* Hybrid working, 1 to 2 days per week in the London office