Commercial Finance Director

Annapurna HR Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Annapurna HR Ltd is seeking an experienced commercial finance leader to join a dynamic business in London. The role focuses on supporting commercial decision-making, evaluating opportunities and driving financial performance, with a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery.

Working across functions and with external stakeholders, you will provide analysis, insights and recommendations to support priorities, commercial arrangements and long-term planning, delivering practical

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a commercial finance or related role.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Experience working closely with commercial and operational stakeholders.
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Sound commercial judgement and a focus on delivering results.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial decision-making through financial analysis and modelling
• Evaluate business opportunities, pricing considerations and commercial proposals
• Provide financial insight to support negotiations and business planning
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple functions
• Analyse financial and commercial performance, identifying risks and opportunities
• Support the development and implementation of commercial strategies
• Build effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Contribute to the ongoing development of financial processes and capabilities

Skills

Commercial Finance

Financial Modelling

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Prioritisation

Commercial Judgement

Strategic & Operational

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive base salary, bonus and benefits

Reporting to: Senior Finance Leadership

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced commercial finance professional to join an established and evolving business in a senior leadership capacity.

The role will suit an individual who combines strong financial expertise with a practical, commercially focused mindset. Working closely with colleagues across the business, the successful candidate will support key decisions, identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to the achievement of wider business objectives.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, building relationships with stakeholders and translating financial insight into practical commercial outcomes.

The Role

The position will focus on supporting commercial decision-making, evaluating business opportunities and improving financial performance.

The successful candidate will work with a range of internal and external stakeholders, providing analysis, insight and recommendations to support business priorities, commercial arrangements and longer-term planning.

The role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery, alongside the ability to work independently and influence decisions across different areas of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support commercial decision-making through financial analysis and modelling
• Evaluate business opportunities, pricing considerations and commercial proposals
• Provide financial insight to support negotiations and business planning
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple functions
• Analyse financial and commercial performance, identifying risks and opportunities
• Support the development and implementation of commercial strategies
• Build effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Contribute to the ongoing development of financial processes and capabilities

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in a commercial finance or related role
• Strong analytical, financial modelling and problem-solving skills
• The ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable recommendations
• Experience working closely with commercial and operational stakeholders
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Sound commercial judgement and a focus on delivering results
• The ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels

Experience in a complex, commercially focused or evolving business environment would be beneficial.

Personal Style

The successful candidate will be:

• Commercially minded and solutions focused
• Practical, adaptable and delivery oriented
• Confident engaging with stakeholders at different levels
• Collaborative and relationship driven
• Comfortable working in an environment where priorities can evolve
• Able to combine independent thinking with a team-oriented approach