Finance Director -Commercial & Operations in Colwyn Bay

Iff Talent; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 127,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company based in North Wales is seeking a Finance Director Commercial & Operations to join their senior leadership team. This role involves strategic planning, driving growth, and influencing key decisions. As the Finance Director, you will take ownership of financial planning and lead a talented team to ensure operational excellence. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• A senior finance leader with proven experience in commercial and operational roles.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate financial data into clear business action.
• Experience influencing at executive and board level.
• Track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• A collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with Group objectives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning cycles.
• Provide actionable insights and performance reporting to the CFO, CEO, and Board.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and internal controls.
• Identify, evaluate, and act on opportunities to grow revenue and margin.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Drive efficiency and effectiveness across finance, commercial, and operational functions.
• Lead and inspire high-performing finance teams across FP&A, Commercial, and Operations.
• Represent finance and operations at executive and board level.

Job description

Finance Director Commercial & Operations

North Wales

Reports to: CFO

Salary: up to £150,000 + bonus + car + package

Be part of something bigger. Our Client is proud to make great food that brings people together. As they continue to grow, they are looking for a talented and ambitious Finance Director Commercial & Operations to join their senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in driving both financial performance and operational excellence across the Group.

This is more than finance it's about shaping strategy, driving growth, and influencing decisions at the highest level. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll be a key business partner across the organisation, helping to deliver strong results today while building the foundations for long-term success.

The Role

The Finance Director Commercial & Operations will take ownership of financial planning, commercial strategy, and operational performance. You'll lead a talented team across FP&A, Commercial, and Operational Finance, ensuring the Group has the insight, structure, and leadership needed to succeed in a competitive market.

You'll be expected to:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with Group objectives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning cycles.
• Provide actionable insights and performance reporting to the CFO, CEO, and Board.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and internal controls.

Commercial Strategy & Business Development

• Identify, evaluate, and act on opportunities to grow revenue and margin.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Lead commercial initiatives to optimise performance across contracts, pricing, and procurement.
• Support business development projects with robust financial modelling and advice.

Operational Oversight

• Drive efficiency and effectiveness across finance, commercial, and operational functions.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to enhance processes and systems.
• Ensure operational excellence supports overall business strategy.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and inspire high-performing finance teams across FP&A, Commercial, and Operations.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Represent finance and operations at executive and board level, influencing decisions with credibility and authority.

What We're Looking For

• A senior finance leader with proven experience in commercial and operational roles.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate financial data into clear business action.
• Experience influencing at executive and board level.
• Track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• A collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Why Join the business?

Our client doesn't just produce food they deliver trusted quality, innovation, and value to millions of households. With a proud heritage and ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting time to join them.

As Finance Director Commercial & Operations, you'll have a unique opportunity to shape strategy, influence decisions, and play a central role in building the future of the Group.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.