Head of Commercial Finance

OutThere RPO; Fareham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Commercial Finance to lead a dynamic finance team. This pivotal role involves overseeing daily financial operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. The successful candidate will drive strategic growth through effective financial governance and innovative practices. If you are a results-oriented leader with a passion for finance and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Bonus

Free hot and cold drinks on site

Free Parking

Charging for EVs

Reward and Recognition Scheme

Qualifications

• Significant PQE with international experience preferred.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts including Billing, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger.
• Develop budgets and financial reports while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Numerical Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Business Acumen

Data Privacy Understanding

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified

Tools

Netsuite ERP

Microsoft Applications

Job description

OutThere are exploring the market for a Head of Commercial Finance focused on managing direct reports and ensuring internal control framework is maintained.

In this position, you will take the lead in overseeing a talented team of finance professionals, ensuring that daily financial operations are executed with precision and timeliness. Your knack for fostering strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders will play a crucial role in helping to reach business objectives. We are looking for a proactive, results-driven individual who flourishes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key aims of role:

• Leading the Finance team in their performance of the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring all transactions are completed accurately, timely and efficiently;
• Working with the CFO, to develop a future-fit financial governance strategy, incorporating a robust internal control framework, and establishing best practice standards;
• Acting as the DPO for the business and helping to develop the ESG strategy;
• Partnering with the Sales and Operations teams to ensure commercial contractual risks are satisfactorily managed and aligned with business growth objectives;
• Driving the creation of a resilient global finance team that leverages technology to streamline financial controls and processes to support sustained international growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounts and investments including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost Accounting/Analysis, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition/Allocation;
• Lead, motivate and develop the finance team through objective setting, performance management and training to enhance finance team capabilities;
• Drive the efficient use of Netsuite, ensuring efficient automated processes are in place to support strategic growth;
• Support the Group in the design of a ‘business playbook’, ensuring department policies and processes are future proof, documented and adhered to;
• Develop weekly/monthly/annual consolidated budgets and reports;
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify cost saving and value creation opportunities that are both profitable and sustainable;
• Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation;

Minimum Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified;
• Significant PQE, with international experience a distinct advantage;
• Experience managing, leading and developing a high-performing team;
• Exceptional numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as good leadership and management abilities;
• Strong business acumen, along with the ability to influence at all levels;
• Advanced user of all Microsoft applications;
• Experience using Netsuite ERP system a distinct advantage;
• Experience in mergers & acquisitions and international finance;
• High attention to detail; organisational skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills; research skills; analytical skills; understanding of data privacy standards;

If you are a strategic, results-oriented leader with a passion for commercial finance, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment, please apply now!

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Bonus
• Free hot and cold drinks on site
• Free Parking
• Charging for EVs
• Reward and Recognition Scheme

OutThere work as a HR & Recruitment partner for the hiring organisation and are an equal opportunities employer. Our clients value diversity and strive to be highly inclusive. No terminology within this advert is intended to discriminate; we believe that equality, diversity, and inclusion is what helps us create an environment where everyone can achieve their full potential. Each applicant will be assessed in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job.

We do not accept CVs from recruitment agencies. All submissions must come directly from candidates.