Board-Level Commercial Leader | Strategic Ops & Finance

Redwood Search; Bolton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing company is seeking a commercially driven leader for a senior commercial management role. You will oversee all commercial operations and work directly with the Commercial Director, influencing strategic initiatives that ensure long-term success. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial and leadership background, with experience in procurement and credit control. This role offers a significant opportunity to shape commercial strategy in a stable and growing environment.

Benefits

Direct reporting to senior leadership

Long-term career opportunity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior commercial leadership, financial management, or operations management.
• Strong background in procurement, credit control, and financial systems.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all commercial and financial operations.
• Oversee order processing, invoicing, and payment systems.
• Drive credit control and maintain strong cash flow management.
• Develop and optimise procurement strategy and purchase ledger processes.
• Strengthen supplier relationships and streamline purchase order systems.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Procurement

Credit Control

Analytical Skills

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Job description

A leading UK manufacturing company is seeking a commercially driven leader for a senior commercial management role. You will oversee all commercial operations and work directly with the Commercial Director, influencing strategic initiatives that ensure long-term success. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial and leadership background, with experience in procurement and credit control. This role offers a significant opportunity to shape commercial strategy in a stable and growing environment.