Commercial Finance Director

Posted 14 hours 39 minutes ago by We Do Group

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
England, United Kingdom
Job Description

Commercial Finance Director - Facilities

West London - Hybrid (3 days in office)


18 -24 Month FTC


£115,000 + £7,200 Car Allowance + 15% bonus + Private healthcare + Pension


Are you a senior commercial finance leader looking to step into a high-impact role where you can shape financial strategy and drive performance across a £60m+ division?


Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your decisions directly influence operational success?


We Do Group are delighted to be supporting a growing services business in the recruitment of a Commercial Finance Director. You'll take full financial ownership of a major division, working closely with the Managing Director and Commercial Director to challenge performance, improve margins and ensure best-in-class financial control.


You'll manage a team of four, offering strategic direction, mentoring and hands-on support, while working alongside FP&A and Shared Services teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants variety, visibility and the chance to genuinely shape how finance supports commercial delivery.


WISH LIST

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Commercial Finance background in Facilities
  • Proven track record in senior commercial finance roles
  • Strong team leadership and business partnering experience
  • Confident communicator with a commercial mindset


THE ROLE


Strategic Finance Leadership:

  • Take ownership of the financial strategy, budgeting and reporting for a £60m+ division
  • Act as the senior finance lead in the business, challenging operational and commercial teams to drive performance
  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning cycles
  • Drive financial governance and cost control measures across complex, multi-site contracts


Business Partnering & Commercial Support:

  • Partner closely with operational leaders to influence decisions, identify risks and shape resourcing strategies
  • Provide commercial challenge to contract bids, pricing proposals and investment plans
  • Build strong relationships across finance and operations, presenting insight that drives real-world action


Team Leadership & Development:

  • Lead and develop a team of four finance professionals
  • Build a high-performance culture within the team, mentoring and supporting development
  • Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities and deliverables across the finance team


Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

  • Oversee month-end, year-end, and performance reporting cycles
  • Monitor key financial metrics such as GP%, overheads, labour costs and working capital
  • Deliver board-level analysis and recommendations


Process Improvement & Compliance:

  • Lead initiatives to improve financial processes, controls and data quality
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance requirements and contract terms


YOUR PROFILE

  • Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA
  • Excellent communicator - able to influence at all levels
  • Advanced Excel / financial modelling skills
  • Comfortable in high-growth, fast-paced environments
  • Proven ability to lead teams and drive financial performance


SALARY & BENEFITS


  • £115,000 base salary
  • £7,200 car allowance
  • 15% bonus
  • Hybrid working (3 days in office)
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance
  • 25 days holiday
  • Pension