Head of Commercial Finance

We Do Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing consulting firm is seeking a Head of Commercial Finance in London to lead the commercial finance function. This role involves partnering with senior leaders, managing a team, and delivering strategic financial insights. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with proven experience in commercial finance and strong communication skills. They will influence commercial decisions and support high-growth strategies in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Flexible working hours

Influential role in a growing business

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Head of Commercial Finance or similar role.
• Experience in consulting, business services, or project-based sectors.
• Global experience (UK, US or EMEA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the commercial finance function, managing a small team.
• Build commercial models for pricing and planning.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Support major strategic projects including M&A and international expansion.

Skills

Commercial finance leadership

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Influencing skills

Deep understanding of data

Hands-on solutions-focused

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Power BI

Adaptive

Job description

Head of Commercial Finance

£130,000 + Bonus

London | Hybrid (1 to 2 days in office) | PE Backed | Consulting & Business Services | Sub £100m Turnover

UK, US & EMEA

This is a high-impact, senior commercial finance role in a fast-growing, private equity-backed consulting and business services group.

Scaling fast across multiple regions, the business is complex, people-led and data-driven. They need a commercially sharp finance leader to bring insight, structure and pace to decision-making.

This is a hands-on, influential position. You’ll partner with the CFO, CEO, and Managing Directors to drive performance, shape strategy and ensure that commercial decisions are built on real financial understanding.

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop the commercial finance function, managing and mentoring a small team of Finance Business Partners
• Partner with senior leaders across the UK, US and EMEA to challenge performance and drive growth
• Build and maintain commercial models to support pricing, investment, and scenario planning
• Own budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting across service lines and geographies
• Deliver clear, actionable insight that supports strategy, client profitability and margin improvement
• Work closely with the CFO and PE investors to deliver high-quality reporting, board packs and analysis
• Support major strategic projects including M&A, international expansion and new service launches
• Develop dashboards, KPIs and performance tools that bring commercial visibility and accountability
• Lead continuous improvement across data, systems and reporting to enable better, faster decisions
• Act as the financial conscience of the business, ensuring smart investment and commercial discipline

What we’re looking for

• Proven success as a Head of Commercial Finance, Head of FP&A or similar
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong commercial and analytical skills
• Experience in consulting, business services or other project-based sectors
• Excellent communicator who can influence across C-suite, investors and operational leadership
• Deep understanding of data, systems and reporting tools such as Power BI or Adaptive
• Hands-on, solutions-focused and comfortable in a high-growth, PE-backed environment
• Global experience (UK, US or EMEA exposure) would be useful but not essential

Why join

• £130,000 + bonus
• Work directly with an impressive CFO and experienced PE investors
• Shape and lead the commercial finance agenda across a scaling international business
• High visibility and influence with board, investors and banks
• Build the frameworks, tools and insight capability that underpin future growth
• Fast-paced, ambitious and collaborative culture
• Hybrid working, 1 to 2 days per week in the London office