We are partnering with a highly profitable, private equity-backed international business to appoint a Commercial Finance Director. Reporting directly to an experienced CFO, this is a high-impact leadership role at a pivotal time for the organisation, with the business expected to undergo a significant transaction in the future.
This role offers the opportunity to operate at the heart of a dynamic, growth-focused environment, supporting operations across the UK and Internationally while helping to shape strategy, optimise performance, and drive value creation.
The Role As Commercial Finance Director, you will lead the financial management of the Group’s distribution operations, providing insightful analysis, robust financial control, and strategic guidance to the leadership team. You will play a key role in enhancing performance, managing cash and working capital, and ensuring the business is well-positioned for future deal activity.
Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Control
Lead all aspects of financial management across the distribution businesses, including accounting, reporting, controls, cash collection, tax, treasury, and risk management
Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting to support high-quality decision-making
Own and actively manage the 13-week cash flow process, ensuring liquidity and compliance with banking covenants
Optimise funding structures and oversee cash management across the Group
Monitor inventory levels, providing recommendations to manage aged or excess stock
Lead the external audit process, ensuring timely and successful completion
Continuously improve financial systems and processes, leveraging automation and best practice
Financial Planning & Analysis
Provide clear insight into key profit drivers, supporting the leadership team in understanding business performance
Challenge and evolve the commercial model to maximise value creation
Deliver high-quality, consistent management information to enable agile decision-making
Lead the budgeting process and track performance against targets
Develop robust financial forecasts and long-term plans
Business Partnering & Strategy
Act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team, contributing to key operational and strategic decisions
Provide financial and commercial input into major projects and initiatives
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance performance and drive profitability
Leadership
Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing finance team
Play a key role within the Finance Leadership Team, setting standards and driving best practice
Build capability across the function, including clear development and succession planning
Stakeholder Management
Build strong relationships with auditors, lenders, and external advisors
Own key external relationships including insurance providers and brokers
Partner with the Group Finance team to ensure high-quality information supports Board-level decision-making
Candidate requirements
Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role within a multi-entity, international environment
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge at senior level
Experience in private equity-backed or transaction-driven environments would be beneficial
Track record of driving performance, improving processes, and leading teams through change
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, PE-backed business in a value creation phase, working closely with an experienced CFO and leadership team. The role offers significant exposure to strategic decision-making and the opportunity to play a key part in a potential future transaction
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