Head of Commercial Finance - London

Posted 1 day 20 hours ago by PSD Group

Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, City, United Kingdom, EC3N 1LH
Job Description

Base Salary £100k per annum, plus bonus and benefits

Location: London

Workstyle - Onsite 5 Days Per Week

Psd Group are proud to be partnering with a high-growth FMCG business, recognised as a market leader within its category. As the company continues to scale, they are now seeking a dynamic Head of Commercial Finance to lead the commercial finance agenda and influence decision making at the highest level.

This is a pivotal, high impact role positioned at the centre of strategic financial leadership. You will work closely with the senior management team to drive profitable growth, shape new commercial ventures, improve trading performance, and develop a best in class commercial finance function.

The successful candidate will be both a hands on operator and a strategic thinker, able to challenge, influence and partner across the business.

Important Note: This role requires presence onsite in London five days per week. (No Hybrid or Remote offered)

Your Responsibilities will include:
  • Act as a trusted Business Partner to senior commercial leaders - shaping strategic plans and supporting growth initiatives
  • Own all commercial performance reporting, budgeting and forecasting, delivering clear and actionable insights to the board
  • Identify risks, opportunities and margin drivers early, ensuring strong performance management and value creation
  • Lead analysis across pricing, promotions, supplier terms and customer investment to optimise profitability
  • Build, lead and inspire a high performing Commercial Finance team, developing strong Business Partnering capabilities
  • Challenge existing processes and systems, identifying improvements that strengthen reporting, visibility and decision making
Your Key Experience & Skills Required
  • Be a Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
  • Have a proven track record in Commercial Finance within Wholesale, Retail, FMCG or Manufacturing
  • Strong P&L ownership experience with the ability to translate data into commercial action
  • Highly skilled at influencing senior non finance stakeholders and shaping strategic decisions
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to coach, develop and elevate team capability
  • Proactive, resilient, comfortable working at pace and confident operating in a fast moving, trading led environment

This is an impactful role for this business and offers a strong opportunity to work within a business that has built itself up to a Billion pound turnover company.

For more information please apply.