Head of Commercial Finance

LSL Property Services plc; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services company is seeking a Head of Commercial Finance to lead its financial planning and analysis functions. This key role involves providing strategic financial insights and governance to ensure compliance with FCA standards while supporting business growth. Candidates should have significant experience in commercial finance, including at least 3 years in leadership. The package includes a salary of £90,000 - £120,000 and professional benefits like enhanced pension and healthcare, with an option to work remotely with travel requirements.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Healthcare benefits

Share incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in commercial finance roles.
• At least 3 years in a leadership position.
• Experience in financial services industry preferable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial finance team and deliver financial planning.
• Partner with business units for profitability and strategic decisions.
• Develop financial models to support planning and business cases.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations.
• Provide financial insight for strategic planning.

Skills

Commercial finance background

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)

Advanced financial modelling

Data analysis skills

Professional accountancy qualification

Leadership experience

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Job description

Strong Base + healthcare + benefits

Part of LSL Property Services plc, PRIMIS Mortgage Network are the largest Mortgage and Protection Network in the UK with some 1000 firms as business partners and circa 3000 advisors working alongside us and jointly amounting to some 11% of the mortgage market share in the UK. The LSL FS division (which PRIMIS are part of) also includes TMA and Linear Financial Solutions.

We are keen to recruit a Head of Commercial Finance (reporting to our Chief Finance Officer) in what is a key role in our growing business.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Finance professional to contribute to the success of our Financial Services Division by ensuring optimum outcomes for the business.

The role is a UK based remote role with travel required.

Role Purpose

To lead the commercial finance function, providing strategic financial insight, robust financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and commercial decision support across the business. This role ensures financial governance and performance management in line with FCA regulatory standards and supports sustainable business growth.

Responsibilities to include

• Lead the commercial finance team, delivering high-quality financial planning, forecasting, and analysis.
• Partner with business units to drive profitability, cost efficiency, and strategic investment decisions.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning and business cases.
• Ensure compliance with FCA financial regulations and internal governance frameworks.
• Provide financial insight to the executive team and contribute to strategic planning.
• Oversee pricing, margin analysis, and commercial contract evaluation.
• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting.
• Deputise for CFO as needed

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong commercial finance background with experience in FP&A, business partnering, and strategic finance.
• Advanced financial modelling and data analysis skills.
• Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent) or QBE.
• Experience of working in financial services industry preferable.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations and influence decisions using insights.
• Business partnering at all levels including senior management.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in commercial finance roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• Proactive and positive change agent.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Employ a flexible business partnering approach.
• Communicate complicated information to a wide range of audiences.
• Composure under pressure and experience of managing in challenging and pressured circumstance.
• Prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Salary and Benefits Package circa £90,000 - £120,000 DOE negotiable

Benefits to include enhanced pension, healthcare and share incentives when available.

Internal PRIMIS/LSL group candidates must discuss with their immediate line manager in the first instance.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your CV with covering letter in confidence to [e-mail] of the in house recruitment function here at PRIMIS / LSL.

We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and backgrounds, and we do not discriminate based on disability or individual needs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.