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Head of Commercial Finance

Cheshire Permanent View Job Description
The Head of Commercial Finance will provide both insight and constructive challenge to ensure business leaders develop, agree, and deliver ambitious, strategically aligned, and financially disciplined plans. Acting as a key business partner to the Senior Leadership Team, the role will serve as a trusted advisor, supporting senior decision-making by highlighting key financial risks, opportunities, and considerations.
  • Opportunity to shape a Commercial Finance function in a fast growth business
  • Excellent salary and package

About Our Client

A well-established organisation.

Job Description

  • Act as the lead commercial finance partner to the leadership team, providing strategic insight, challenge, and decision support.
  • Support pricing, contract negotiations, customer profitability, and pipeline conversion analysis to drive margin improvement and growth.
  • Monitor financial and margin performance, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities to optimise revenue, cost base, and operational efficiency.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modelling, ensuring robust analysis underpins business plans and investment decisions.
  • Deliver timely, insightful management information and develop reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility of performance and profitability.
  • Partner with finance teams to ensure accurate and consistent reporting across the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
  • Drive strong financial controls and continuous improvement across systems, reporting, and processes, contributing to transformation and digital initiatives.
  • Lead and develop the commercial finance team, building capability, accountability, and a high-performance culture.

The Successful Applicant

  • A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
  • Strong experience in financial leadership within a commercial environment.
  • A proven track record of delivering financial insights and driving business performance.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in financial systems and tools.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience in manufacturing, FMCG or logistics.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary plus car
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Car allowance
Contact
Nicola Jones
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7031175
Phone number
+44 151 255 3758

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Cheshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nicola Jones
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3758
Job reference
JN-062026-7031175