Head of Commercial Finance

Freetrade; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent investment firm in London seeks a skilled leader for the Commercial Finance team. This role requires driving FP&A activities, mentoring a high performing team, and providing insights for executive decision making. Candidates should have at least 10 years of finance experience, including 5+ in leadership, and a relevant accounting qualification. The firm offers a hybrid working model and an attractive benefits package including competitive salary, enhanced pension, and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Enhanced pension plan

Private health insurance

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in finance, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Proven track record of leading teams in high growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commercial Finance team and manage FP&A activities.
• Provide commercial insight for executive decision making.
• Mentor and develop finance business partners.

Skills

Leadership in commercial finance

Strategic communication

Data-driven decision making

Problem-solving

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

About Freetrade

Freetrade's mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings.

We're changing that.

We're building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you're driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you'll fit right in.

2025 is a big year for us. In January, we announced a game changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We'll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space.

This year, we're accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We're building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We're also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers.

About the role

In this role you will lead the Commercial Finance team at Freetrade, reporting to the CFO. The role will have responsibility for all FP&A and business partnering activities and will include:

• Being a strategic advisor to the CEO, CFO and wider Executive team, providing commercial insight through impactful and insightful analysis to influence executive-level decision making.
• Mentoring and managing a small, high performing team of finance business partners, embedding a data-driven culture and ensuring financial insight informs all major business initiatives.
• Driving business growth by supporting product owners and the marketing team on new product initiatives, pricing and performance metrics.
• Ensuring value for money by owning the procurement process and high value contract negotiations.
• Overseeing the monthly management information (financial and non-financial) and associated reporting processes, in conjunction with the Head of Financial Control.
• Leading the budgeting and forecasting process at Freetrade including managing timelines and deliverables, reviewing and owning the financial models, and collaborating with key business owners to agree requirements for their functions.
• Supporting the wider finance team with financial modeling for key deliverables and metrics including ICARA, Solvent Wind Down Plan, capital and liquidity.
• Building and delivering board-level reports and executive dashboards that communicate commercial performance clearly for all the above.

About you

• Proven track record of leading commercial finance and/or FP&A teams in a high growth environment, ideally in retail financial services or technology.
• Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 10+ years of relevant experience and 5+ years in manager/leadership roles.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on developing high performing teams.
• An effective communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the company and its parent group.
• Ability to navigate agile, scaling environments.

Benefits & Logistics

Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade.

Here’s what’s on offer in 2025:

Hybrid working culture
We’re operating in a hybrid model: 3-days in-office / 2-days from home. We believe great collaboration happens in person and our beautiful offices in central London and Budapest are designed to bring people together.

Office days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Work from home days: Wednesday, Friday

This setup helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and keep building a culture where we all do our best work together, including dedicated days for focus work.

Flexibility for those who need it:

We have a hybrid working model, but life happens. If you need flexibility let’s talk about it, whether you’re a parent or have other care responsibilities.

Values – at Freetrade we live and breathe our values: Honesty, Focus and Grit. Expect to be asked about these in your interview!

Benefits In London:

• Competitive salary – carefully benchmarked.
• Holidays – 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade.
• Enhanced pension – We’ll match your contributions up to 5%.
• Group Life Insurance – Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance.
• Private Health Insurance – Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family.
• Bonus Scheme – join us and share in our growth. Bonuses are linked to both company success and your individual impact.
• Income Protection Cover – Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury.
• Enhanced parental leave – Time off when it matters most.
• Flexibility for those who need it – We’re office-first, but life happens. Whether you’re a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time.
• Learning & Development – We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly installments.
• Paid Sick Leave – Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year.
  

Interview Process

We keep things simple and transparent. Our process typically includes:

1. Initial interview – A chat with one of our Talent Partners.
2. Hiring Manager interview – A deep dive into your skills and experience.
3. Take-home Task and Presentation – Show us how you think and solve problems.
4. Executive interview – A conversation with our stakeholders, where we also assess cultural fit.

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