Head of Commercial Finance
Posted: 2 days ago
Job Description
Head of Commercial Finance£95,000 – £115,000 + Exceptional Benefits and Flexible WorkingJoin one of the most innovative and consumer-focused brands on the planet as their new Head of Commercial Finance.This is easily one of the most exciting and strategic finance roles being recruited at this level anywhere in Europe.If you’re a creative thinker, natural leader, and someone who thrives on driving commercial value and innovation, this could be a genuine career-defining opportunity.INNOVATION: BUSINESS PARTNERING: COMMERCIAL IMPACT: STRATEGIC FINANCEYou’ll work side by side with an exceptional CFO and senior leadership team, shaping business strategy and helping to deliver continued growth. This role comes with a clear and achievable path to Finance Director.The RoleYou’ll lead a high-performing FP&A and Commercial Finance team, delivering world-class insights, planning, and analysis across the business.Key areas of focus:Own and drive all FP&A activity, including forecasting, budgeting and strategic planning.Partner directly with the CFO, CEO and Exec leadership team to influence growth and performance.Deliver true commercial insights and support key business decisions.Lead business case analysis for new products, investments and strategic projects.Drive innovation, automation and strategic finance initiatives across the business.Use data and BI tools to turn insight into action and influence change.Build strong relationships across the business, challenging and supporting senior leaders.Present and influence at board level, driving strategic and commercial decision making.Your ProfileWe’re looking for a bright, strategic and humble finance leader, someone passionate about people, commercial finance and growth.You’ll likely be on a fast track in your career and ready for a bigger challenge, with the confidence and potential to step into a Finance Director role in time.Key requirements:Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or equivalent)Strong FP&A and commercial finance backgroundExperience within consumer-focused sectors such as eCommerce, Retail or FMCGCommercial mindset and innovative approachAdvanced Excel and Power BI skillsComfortable presenting at board level and influencing senior stakeholdersCompensation: £95,000 – £115,000 + Exceptional Benefits and Flexible WorkingEmployment Type: Full-timeFunctions: Finance | FP&A | Strategy
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