Finance & Commercial Director

Corserv ltd; Truro; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

A Cornwall-based services provider is seeking a Finance & Commercial Director to lead financial strategy across a diverse portfolio. Responsibilities include managing a £220m portfolio, influencing board decisions, and leading transformational change. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with significant senior leadership experience in complex environments. Relocation is preferable for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Strategic and commercially focused, able to influence business decisions.
• Experience in large operational environments with significant management responsibility.
• Familiarity with public sector operations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage a £220m portfolio and drive financial strategy.
• Influence board-level decisions and deliver value for communities.
• Lead change and capitalize on new opportunities.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Financial strategy development

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Data analysis

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA or ACA)

Job description

Finance & Commercial Director

Employer
Corserv Solutions Ltd

Location
Cornwall, UK

Salary
£140,000 + £6,600 car allowance + 15% bonus

Closing date
9 Nov 2025

Contract
Permanent

Hours
Full time

Sector
Business leadership & executive, Finance & accounting, Government & politics, Local government

Job Details

Are you ready to make a real impact, combining commercial acumen with public purpose? Corserv is seeking a strategic and visionary Finance & Commercial Director who wants more than just a numbers role. This is your chance to help lead a major, Cornwall Council-owned group through transformation, growth and innovation.

You'll be the CEO's right hand, trusted to manage a £220m portfolio and drive financial strategy across a diverse set of businesses: infrastructure, engineering, social care, airport operations, property management and more. You'll be visible across the organisation, influencing Board-level decisions and helping Corserv deliver lasting value for communities.

If you're motivated by:

• Making a tangible difference to people's lives and local communities
• Leading change and capitalising on new opportunities
• Telling the story behind the numbers, using data and business intelligence to drive decisions
• Building and sustaining relationships, especially with our Cornwall Council shareholder
• Working with a collaborative, energetic leadership team
• Bringing commercial rigour to a complex, multi-sector environment

…then this role could be for you.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a qualified accountant (CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA or ACA) with senior leadership experience in complex organisations - private or public sector. You'll be strategic and commercially focused, able to translate financial insight into action and influence across the business. You'll know how to take a steady ship from good to excellent, work closely with senior peers to get the best from them, and optimise financial returns across a diverse portfolio.

Experience in large operational environments with significant staff, cash and debtor management is valuable. Familiarity with public sector nuance - whether direct or through service - is helpful. You'll also bring experience in systems and data integration, supporting internal projects to streamline reporting and improve performance.

Ideally, you'll be ready to relocate to the region, or already live locally, and thrive in a visible, hands-on role.

Why Corserv

Corserv exists to improve lives. We deliver essential services, create jobs and generate social value for Cornwall and beyond. Our culture is fun, collaborative and ambitious. We're looking for someone authentic, energetic and commercially minded to help us become an even stronger provider for our communities.