Commercial Finance Leader - Strategic Growth
This senior role offers an exciting opportunity to shape financial strategy and drive performance across a major division. If you thrive in fast-paced environments where your decisions directly influence operational success, this could be the perfect fit for you.
As Commercial Finance Director, you will take full financial ownership of a major division, working closely with the Managing Director and Commercial Director to challenge performance, improve margins, and ensure best-in-class financial control.
You will manage a team of four, offering strategic direction, mentoring, and hands-on support, while working alongside FP&A and Shared Services teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants variety, visibility, and the chance to genuinely shape how finance supports commercial delivery.
The Role:
* Strategic Finance Leadership: Take ownership of the financial strategy, budgeting, and reporting for the division. Act as the senior finance lead in the business, challenging operational and commercial teams to drive performance.
* Business Partnering & Commercial Support: Partner closely with operational leaders to influence decisions, identify risks, and shape resourcing strategies. Provide commercial challenge to contract bids, pricing proposals, and investment plans.
* Team Leadership & Development: Lead and develop a team of four finance professionals. Build a high-performance culture within the team, mentoring and supporting development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee month-end, year-end, and performance reporting cycles.
* Monitor key financial metrics such as GP%, overheads, labour costs, and working capital.
* Deliver board-level analysis and recommendations.
Your Profile:
* A qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with excellent communication skills and advanced Excel/financial modelling skills.
* Able to work comfortably in high-growth, fast-paced environments with a proven ability to lead teams and drive financial performance.
Salary & Benefits:
* £115,000 base salary.
* £7,200 car allowance.
* 15% bonus.
* Hybrid working (3 days in office).
* Private healthcare.
* Life assurance.
* 25 days holiday.
* Pension.