Head of Commercial Finance

Partner Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer business in Central London seeks a Finance Business Partner to provide strategic insights and collaborate with senior leadership. The role involves financial planning, analysis, and supporting business growth through effective decision-making. Ideal for candidates with strong M&A and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experienced Finance Business Partner with strong M&A, analytical, and modelling skills.
• Proven ability to lead finance teams to meet tight reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Group CFO to lead long-term business planning.
• Analyze operating budgets for financial planning.
• Produce expected cash flows for accurate forecasts.

Skills

M&A

Analytical Skills

Modeling Skills

Commercial Awareness

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Mindset

Job description

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Partner Financial is collaborating with a rapidly expanding consumer business based in Central London. This high-growth company is renowned for its innovative approach to immersive experiences and its commitment to fostering a dynamic, collaborative workplace culture. With a strong international presence, the company is driven by a passion for creativity and a forward-thinking approach.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in partnering with senior leadership, providing strategic insights on financial performance and commercial opportunities. The ideal individual will possess the ability to influence key decision-makers and have a proactive approach to managing change within a rapidly evolving business environment.

Key responsibilities:

1. Collaborate closely with the Group CFO to lead and maintain the long-term business plan for the group, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
2. Analyze operating budgets, applying territory-specific assumptions for revenue and cost base calculations to inform financial planning.
3. Develop models for recoupment calculations and other deal terms, assessing implications on take-home profit for various stakeholders.
4. Produce expected cash flows for the long-term business plan, integrating various revenue streams and cost factors to provide accurate financial forecasts.
5. Evaluate different partnership deals and joint venture options, modeling potential outcomes to support international business expansion.
6. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making in a dynamic business environment.
7. Prepare comprehensive commercial strategy board and investor packs for board meetings and audit committee discussions, ensuring clarity and alignment with business goals.
8. Own and maintain a robust cash flow forecast to identify funding needs well in advance, supporting proactive financial planning.
9. Collaborate with the Group CFO and shareholders to identify appropriate funding strategies, aligning financial resources with business growth objectives.
10. Support the preparation of investor memorandums and other documents for potential investors and lenders, ensuring accuracy and compelling narratives.

The candidate:

• Experienced Finance Business Partner, with strong M&A, analytical, and modelling skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness, with the ability to influence decision-making at a senior level and drive business performance.
• Proven ability to lead finance teams to meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on approach, with a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset.
• Experience in a growth-stage company, ideally in the consumer space.

We will contact candidates with the closest match to the client's criteria within 24 hours of application to arrange an initial meeting. If you haven't heard from us within this timeframe, thank you for your interest, but please consider your application unsuccessful. For a confidential discussion about your current situation, feel free to give us a call.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Finance

Industries

• Consumer Services and Events Services