Head of Commercial Finance

Pratap Partnership Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A high growth multi-site business in the East Midlands is seeking a Head of Commercial Finance to build a best-in-class finance function. This newly created site-based role reports to the Group CFO and is vital for driving profitability and financial strategy as the company aims to exceed £150m turnover. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in leading Commercial Finance teams in dynamic environments.

Benefits

Six-figure salary

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading and developing a high-performing Commercial Finance team.
• Ability to adapt in a high-growth and fast-paced environment.
• Strong financial discipline and strategic insight.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insights to improve profitability.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes.
• Monitor financial performance through dashboards and KPIs.
• Design accurate MI for different audiences.
• Support strategic projects and provide financial leadership.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Strategic project support

Education

Fully qualified senior finance professional

Job description

Overview

We're delighted to be supporting a high growth, multi-site business in their search for a Head of Commercial Finance. This is a newly created role reporting to the Group CFO and will be the driving force behind building a best in class commercial finance function.

A six-figure package is on offer for the right individual and please be note this is a site-based position.

Through organic growth and a number of strategic acquisitions the turnover will increase to over £150m in the next 12-18 months. This role will play an integral part in that growth and help shape the financial future of the business.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the leadership teams to provide clear, practical financial insights to help improve profitability
• Support contract reviews, tenders and investment decisions with robust financial input
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting and planning processes across the business
• Monitor and report on financial performance through clear dashboards and KPIs
• Design and deliver timely, accurate, and relevant MI tailored for different audiences
• Develop forward-looking models and scenario analysis to support decision-making
• Support strategic projects, including acquisitions, due diligence and integration of new teams
• Provide financial leadership to help the business scale effectively while maintaining strong financial discipline

Qualifications

We are seeking a fully qualified senior finance professional with extensive experience leading and developing a high performing Commercial Finance team. You will be comfortable in a high-growth and fast paced environment where you will need to be agile to adapt to business needs.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business at a very exciting time where you will have a genuine opportunity to make an impact.