Head of Commercial Finance

Job Description: Head of Commercial Finance

Role: Head of Commercial Finance

Location: Hertfordshire

Company: FTSE-Listed Leading Brand

Salary: £125,000 – £150,000 + Car Allowance + Executive Bonus & Benefits

Position Overview

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a high-calibre, commercially astute Head of Commercial Finance to join a premier FTSE-listed brand. This pivotal role oversees the financial strategy of a multi-billion-pound business unit that is currently thriving and experiencing rapid market growth.

Serving as the strategic right-hand person to key board members- including the Managing Director, CFO, and Operational Directors- you will act as the architect of commercial strategy for this division. You must be highly commercial, operationally grounded, and completely command your numbers. This role requires an individual who provides a "glove-like fit" to the wider business, seamlessly bridging the gap between corporate finance and live operational execution.

You will inspire and develop a high-performing team of six experienced Commercial Business Partners in a relentless, fast-paced corporate environment.

If you have worked in a fast paced multibillion revenue PLC or PE business at this level I would like to hear from you….

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Leadership

• Board Advisory: Act as the trusted commercial advisor to the MD, CFO, and Operational Directors, challenging and shaping the strategic roadmap.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and elevate a team of 6 experienced Commercial Business Partners, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Embed yourself and your team into the heart of operations, ensuring finance is viewed as a critical enabler of business growth.

Commercial & Operational Finance

• Growth Strategy: Lead the evaluation of new market opportunities, pricing strategies, capital investments, and commercial contracts to maximise ROI.
• Operational Grip: Maintain a granular understanding of operational levers, converting complex financial data into actionable business intelligence.
• Performance Management: Drive the robust delivery of rolling forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range strategic plans for the multi-billion-pound division.
• Value Creation: Proactively identify margin enhancement opportunities, cost efficiencies, and revenue optimization streams across the business unit.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience & Technical Skills

• Qualifications: ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualified with significant post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Sector Background: Highly beneficial to have a proven background in FMCG, Retail, or highly dynamic Multisite businesses.
• Track Record: Proven success within a FTSE-listed or large-scale, fast-paced corporate environment, managing substantial revenue lines.
• Commercial Acumen: Exceptional financial modelling, analytical, and strategic thinking capabilities with a history of driving tangible business growth.
• Numerical detail and accuracy: Flawless command of metrics, with the ability to pivot effortlessly from high-level strategy to granular operational detail.

Soft Skills & Cultural Fit

• High Energy & Drive: A proactive self-starter who thrives under pressure and consistently pushes the boundaries to add value.
• Super Curious: Possesses a natural desire to understand the "why" behind the data, deeply exploring operational mechanics to uncover hidden opportunities.
• Gravitas & Influence: Outstanding communication skills with the ability to challenge, influence, and build trust with C-suite executives and board-level stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity in a rapidly evolving, high-growth corporate landscape.

Package & Benefits

• Base Salary: £125,000 – £150,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Car: Executive company car or substantial cash allowance
• Bonus: Highly competitive performance-related executive bonus scheme
• Wider Benefits: Premium private healthcare (family coverage), enhanced FTSE-level pension contribution, share-save schemes (SAYE/SIP), and generous annual leave package

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