Head of Commercial Finance

Page Executive; Aylesford; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity in Aylesford is seeking a finance leader to manage a diverse portfolio within its organization. The successful applicant will drive financial insight and support transformation initiatives. Responsibilities include annual budgeting, leadership of the finance team, and development of financial models. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants with leadership experience and strong technical skills. This role offers a salary of £80,000-£85,000 and a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading finance teams in a corporate environment.
• Ability to provide strategic financial insight to senior leadership.
• Strong technical knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Develop pricing models and evaluate business cases.
• Oversee management accounts and develop financial dashboards.
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Performance analysis

Collaboration

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

• Lead finance team for a diverse set of business units within a veterans' charity
• Drive transformation to insight-led financial decision-making.

About Our Client

RBVE is a leading veterans' charity providing housing, supported living, welfare, training, and employment opportunities. With a strong social enterprise arm and a commitment to community impact, RBVE combines commercial acumen with a mission-driven approach to improve lives.

Job Description

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Develop pricing models, evaluate business cases, and create scenario modelling.
• Provide strategic financial insight and support and challenge to Directors.
• Oversee management accounts, develop dashboards, and ERP optimisation.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team of Finance Business Partners

The Successful Applicant

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Proven leadership experience and strong technical expertise.
• Skilled in financial modelling, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to influence at all levels.

What's on Offer

• Salary: £80,000-£85,000 + benefits.
• A strategic leadership role within a respected charity making a tangible difference to veterans' lives.
• Hybrid working (four days office-based in Aylesford, one day WFH).