Head – Commercial Finance, M&A and Strategic Investments (Oil & Gas)

A leading Oil & Gas group is seeking a Commercial Finance & Strategy leader to drive financial planning, commercial evaluations, and corporate development initiatives—including M&A, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and long-term investment decisions.The role requires a blend of financial expertise, commercial judgement, and strategic thinking to support expansion efforts and enhance the performance of multiple business units operating across industrial and energy-aligned domains.This position works directly with senior leadership and plays a critical role in opportunity assessment, commercial structuring, financial modelling, and shaping strategy at both operational and portfolio levels.Key Areas of Responsibility:Strategic & Financial PlanningLead financial planning processes, including annual budgets, 3–5 year business plans, and ongoing performance reviews.Translate strategic direction into commercial actions and financial priorities.Develop and maintain integrated financial models covering forecasting, valuation, sensitivity analysis, and capital allocation.Present financial insights, KPIs, and performance assessments to support high-level decisions.M&A, Joint Ventures & Corporate DevelopmentLead analytical work for acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.Conduct financial and strategic evaluations including valuation, synergy assessments, and risk analysis.Prepare investment memorandums, business cases, board-level presentations, and due-diligence materials.Support negotiation strategies, transaction structuring, and deal execution in coordination with legal, finance, and technical teams.Track integration progress and post-investment performance where applicable.Commercial Evaluations & Deal SupportLead commercial assessments for large opportunities, bids, and long-term contracts.Review commercial terms, pricing models, cost structures, and risk exposures to ensure financially sound decisions.Strengthen the commercial governance framework including contract standards, approval processes, and compliance.Market, Sector & Competitive InsightsConduct research on sector trends, competitor activities, customer dynamics, regulatory developments, and emerging market opportunities.Convert market intelligence into strategic insights that inform investment choices and commercial planning.Support senior leadership with analytical briefs and scenario-based recommendations. Executive Advisory & Stakeholder CollaborationAct as a strategic partner to senior leadership, offering clear, data-backed recommendations on investments, commercial issues, and growth initiatives.Support executive committees with structured analysis and decision-ready presentations.Foster collaboration across finance, operations, legal, technical, and corporate functions to ensure aligned execution.Skills & AttributesStrong capability in financial modelling, valuation, and commercial analytics.Strategic mindset with experience evaluating investments, JVs, and business expansion opportunities.Strong understanding of commercial frameworks, pricing, contract structures, and risk assessment.Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with an ability to influence at senior levels.High attention to detail and ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.Experience Requirements15-20 years of progressive responsibility in commercial finance, corporate development, M&A, or strategy roles.5-7 years in a senior managerial role within industries such as energy services, industrial projects, engineering services, or related capital-intensive sectors.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or similar field.MBA or professional certifications like CFA, ACCA, CPA, or MRICS preferred.