Head of Commercial Finance

Robert Walters is pleased to be partnering with a globally renowned and well-known consumer brand who are looking for an experienced Head of Commercial Finance to join on a permanent basis. Managing a team of 4, this Head of Commercial Finance’s primary focus is to drive growth across the consumer focussed business and ensuring financial performance is at an optimum level.

Key responsibilities:

• Take the lead on business partnering and commercial support across this business unit.

• Help to build new business models and create new growth strategies.

• Ensure the business' planning and forecasting is communicated effectively and represented accurately to the wider business.

• Manage the business’ P&L and work with key stakeholders to ensure a profit focussed mindset and delivery.

• Work with direct reports to provide meaningful adhoc analysis and insight to drive financial performance.

• Ensure financial controls are adhered to across the team and wider business.

Experience required:

• Fully qualified Accountant (CIMA , ACCA , ACA , CA or equivalent).

• Previous experience working within the consumer, technology or retail industry is essential.

• Strong knowledge of systems in a large, complex organisation is essential.

• Able to implement changes to complex business processes, whilst also having a high proficiency in stakeholder management and influencing is also essential.

• Previous experience in financial simulations (e.g. business casing, ROI, break-even, etc…) would be highly advantageous.

Package:

• £90,000 - £100,000 base salary

• £8,000 car allowance

• Competitive bonus

• Corporate benefits including healthcare, pension etc…

• Hybrid working policy

This role would suit someone who has prior leadership experience, who is now looking for a new and exciting challenge within a highly reputable and rapidly growing organisation.