Head of Commercial Finance

LSL Property Services Plc; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Head of Commercial Finance to lead the commercial finance function and provide strategic financial insight. This role will involve high-quality financial planning and analysis, ensuring compliance with FCA regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial finance and at least 8–10 years of experience, including 3 years in a leadership position. The position offers a competitive salary range of £90,000 - £120,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Healthcare benefits

Share incentives

Qualifications

• 8–10 years experience in commercial finance roles, with at least 3 in a leadership position.
• Experience in FP&A and business partnering.
• Composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial finance team and deliver high-quality financial planning.
• Partner with business units to drive profitability and cost efficiency.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support business cases.

Skills

Strong commercial finance background

Advanced financial modelling

Data analysis skills

Professional accountancy qualification

Business partnering at all levels

Minimum 8–10 years of experience

Proactive change agent

Strong communication skills

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Job description

Job Locations

UK-Solihull

Job Profile

Head of Commercial Finance

Strong Base + healthcare + benefits

Part of LSL Property Services plc, PRIMIS Mortgage Network are the largest Mortgage and Protection Network in the UK with some 1000 firms as business partners and circa 3000 advisors working alongside us and jointly amounting to some 11% of the mortgage market share in the UK. The LSL FS division (which PRIMIS are part of) also includes TMA and Linear Financial Solutions.

We are keen to recruit a Head of Commercial Finance (reporting to our Chief Finance Officer) in what is a key role in our growing business.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Finance professional to contribute to the success of our Financial Services Division by ensuring optimum outcomes for the business.

The role is a UK based remote role with travel required.

Role Purpose

To lead the commercial finance function, providing strategic financial insight, robust financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and commercial decision support across the business. This role ensures financial governance and performance management in line with FCA regulatory standards and supports sustainable business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial finance team, delivering high-quality financial planning, forecasting, and analysis.
• Partner with business units to drive profitability, cost efficiency, and strategic investment decisions.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning and business cases.
• Ensure compliance with FCA financial regulations and internal governance frameworks.
• Provide financial insight to the executive team and contribute to strategic planning.
• Oversee pricing, margin analysis, and commercial contract evaluation.
• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting.
• Deputise for CFO as needed

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong commercial finance background with experience in FP&A, business partnering, and strategic finance.
• Advanced financial modelling and data analysis skills.
• Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent) or QBE.
• Experience of working in financial services industry preferable.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations and influence decisions using insights.
• Business partnering at all levels including senior management.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in commercial finance roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• Proactive and positive change agent.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Employ a flexible business partnering approach.
• Communicate complicated information to a wide range of audiences.
• Composure under pressure and experience of managing in challenging and pressured circumstance.
• Prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Salary and Benefits Package

Circa £90,000 - £120,000 DOE negotiable.

Benefits to include enhanced pension, healthcare and share incentives when available.

Internal PRIMIS/LSL group candidates must discuss with their immediate line manager in the first instance.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your CV with covering letter in confidence to