2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment provided pay range
This range is provided by Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
We’re Hiring: Head of Commercial Finance
Interim with a view to permanent | Start ASAP
£70,000 to £80,000, depending on experience
Lead. Influence. Transform.
Are you a dynamic finance leader ready to make your mark in a fast paced, exciting, growth environment? Do you thrive on turning numbers into strategy, driving commercial success, and building high performing teams?
We’re looking for an inspiring and commercially astute Head of Commercial Finance who will play a pivotal role in shaping our financial direction and enabling smart, data led decision making across the business.
You’ll report directly to the Finance Director and lead a team of Management Accountants and Finance Business Partners — empowering them to deliver value, insight and innovation every step of the way.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead the production of clear, insightful management accounts and performance analysis
* Own the end to end planning cycle: budgeting, forecasting and long term strategic planning
* Oversee robust balance sheet reconciliations and accurate income recognition
* Manage cash settlements and ensure compliance with revenue recognition policies
* Support both internal and external audits
* Collaborate on VAT and customs compliance
* Drive commercial performance through strategic business partnering with key stakeholders
* Enhance financial systems, controls and processes while fostering team development
* A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 5+ years post qualification experience
* Demonstrated leadership experience — someone who leads by example and inspires others
* Strong analytical mindset with the confidence to challenge and interrogate the detail
* Exceptional communication and influencing skills, comfortable at all levels of the business
* A proactive, collaborative leader who thrives in a dynamic, performance driven culture
This is more than just a senior finance role — it’s an opportunity to shape the future of our business. You’ll be a key player in strategic decisions, a trusted commercial partner, and a mentor to a growing team.
If you’re hands on, solutions focused and ready to lead with purpose, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to take the next step in your finance leadership career.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
* Retail
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment by 2x
Get notified about new Head of Commercial Finance jobs in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom.
Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Chief Finance Officer (CFO)EDV/2025/SRSCMAT/05514
Derby, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 8 hours ago
Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago
West Drayton, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Calverton, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Matlock, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Kegworth, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr