Head of Commercial Finance

Resourcery Group; Liverpool City Region; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution and logistics firm is recruiting a Head of Commercial Finance to act as a strategic partner for senior management. This home-based role requires financial oversight across multiple locations, with significant autonomous decision-making. You will manage a team and engage in financial analysis, reporting, and commercial management tasks to drive profitability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar commercial finance role within a multi-site environment.
• Proven ability to partner with senior management.
• Strong analytical and strategic skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Finance Business Partner to the Divisional Managing Director.
• Oversee financial control environment within the division.
• Analyze financial data to inform senior management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team management

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

Resourcery Group are recruiting for an expansive Head of Commercial Finance role for a leading, listed business in the Distribution/Logistics sector. A multi-billion turnover group with global operations spanning in excess of 50 countries, the business is a leader in its field.

The UK Head of Commercial Finance is, in effect, a commercial finance business partner to Regional Directors, MDs and senior operational decision makers, helping drive profitability and performance improvements through the provision of first class decision support, enhanced insight, analysis, advice, and reporting. Managing a team of Regional Finance Business Partners (x6), cover 10+ locations in the UK, you will play a strategic vital role in the profitable growth of the UK business. Working in support of the Commercial Finance Director and the UK Finance Director, the Head of Commercial Finance will have a voice at the top table. With scope to shape the team, the breadth of the role, and its autonomous nature, this is a fantastic career opportunity. The role is home-based with travel as required to regional sites on a weekly/fortnightly basis. Travel (fully expensed) is estimated to account for 50% of the role although as Head of Finance you will have autonomy over your diary management and over time the level of travel will fluctuate beneficially. This would suit a hands-on Head of Commercial Finance, capable of managing a team, used to working in a multi-site/-depot environment capable of influencing a diverse range of finance and non-finance stakeholders to Board level.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Finance Business Partner to the Divisional Managing Director and Leadership Team.
• Oversee the financial control environment within the division.
• Collaborate with the Divisional Management Team to maximize profitability.
• Conduct commercial analysis and provide insightful recommendations.
• Identify and implement best practices across the division.
• Manage acquisitions, including target identification, due diligence, legal documentation, and integration processes.
• Engage in project work alongside members of the Divisional Leadership Team.
• Handle commercial management tasks.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze and interpret financial and statistical data to keep Senior Management informed of key issues, risks, and opportunities.
• Support the development of growth and efficiency strategies within the division.
• Provide analysis and reporting for new business initiatives.
• Organize and oversee the division's forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Prepare Monthly Board Reports along with detailed commentary.
• Develop and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct market and competitor analysis.

Contractual and Pricing Management

• Assist in managing contractual arrangements with customers and suppliers, including supply agreements, pricing policies, payment terms, and related issues.
• Lead the establishment of appropriate pricing and payment terms, as well as other commercial arrangements for identified opportunities