Head of Commercial & Finance

ACCA Careers; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Commercial & Finance to lead financial operations and commercial activities. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification and significant experience in financial management. This permanent position offers a competitive salary up to £95,000, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative company culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £95,000

Long-term career growth opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in financial management.
• Experience in managing commercial contracts and negotiations.
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Analyse financial data and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Oversee preparation of financial reports and ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Financial management

Education

Professional qualification in accounting or finance (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Overview

The Head of Commercial & Finance will oversee financial operations and commercial activities within the business, ensuring the organisation's profitability and compliance. This role is ideal for an experienced strategic thinker with high commercial acumen who has operated in a leadership role previously.

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation. The company operates as high growth enterprise, delivering quality services and solutions with a focus on operational excellence and financial sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Analyse financial data and provide strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and manage commercial contracts and agreements.
• Develop and implement cost-saving strategies across operations.
• Support decision-making processes with accurate financial insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business growth.
• Ensure the organisation adheres to financial and commercial best practices.

Qualifications

• A professional qualification in accounting or finance (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Exposure to commercial operations.
• Proven expertise in financial management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in managing commercial contracts and negotiations.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve organisational goals.
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £95,000.
• Permanent position with long-term career growth opportunities.
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.
• Collaborative and supportive company culture.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply today!