Commercial Director

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international creative agency in London seeks a Commercial Director to drive profitability and operational excellence. This role involves financial planning, overseeing commercial operations, and leading a team. Candidates should have substantial experience in finance and operations, along with strong contract negotiation skills. This position offers a salary of £90,000 – £100,000 plus benefits and is a hybrid role.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience in commercial, finance, or operations.
• Strong financial literacy with expertise in FP&A.
• Proven success in international contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning & analysis to shape strategic decisions.
• Oversee commercial operations including insurance and vendor management.
• Develop a small commercial team working closely with other departments.

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Contract negotiations

Leadership

Commercial operations management

Collaborative influence

Job description

Job Description

Commercial Director – Global Creative Agency

£90,000 – £100,000 + package | Central London (Zone 1, hybrid)

A leading international creative agency, partnering with some of the world’s most recognised luxury and lifestyle brands across strategy, design, content, and production, is looking for a Commercial Director.

With offices in Europe, the US, and the Middle East, and as part of a wider global group of industry-leading agencies, the business is scaling quickly. Reporting to the CFO, this role will be pivotal in driving sustainable profitability, operational excellence, and best-in-class commercial practices across international markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning & analysis, delivering insight to shape strategic decisions.
• Partner with senior leadership to improve project and divisional profitability.
• Support client and supplier contract negotiations, ensuring commercial value is maximised.
• Oversee commercial operations including insurance, IT services, and vendor management.
• Drive process improvements that balance creativity with financial discipline.
• Lead and develop a small commercial team, working closely with Finance, HR, and Operations.

Candidate Profile:

• Significant senior-level experience in commercial, finance, or operations within creative, professional services, or consulting.
• Strong financial literacy with expertise in FP&A, pricing, and profitability analysis.
• Proven success in contract negotiations, ideally across international markets.
• Hands-on experience managing insurance, IT suppliers, and broader commercial operations.
• A collaborative leader able to influence at senior level and drive positive change.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially sharp, strategically minded leader to join a global, entrepreneurial business at a dynamic stage of growth.

Start: ASAP

If you are interested in learning more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.