Head of Finance

SF Recruitment (Birmingham) Careers; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Warwickshire is seeking a Head of Commercial Finance to lead the Commercial Finance and FP&A functions. This role involves driving performance through financial insight and strategic analysis while partnering with the Executive Team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in commercial finance leadership, with a focus on sustainability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial finance leadership.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making.
• Proven ability to partner with executive teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commercial Finance and FP&A functions.
• Partner with CFO to shape strategic plans.
• Own the end-to-end FP&A process.

Job description

Job Title : Head of Commercial Finance

Location : Warwickshire

Reports to : CFO

Job Purpose

The Head of Commercial Finance will lead the Commercial Finance and FP&A functions, driving performance through financial insight, strategic analysis, and strong business partnering. Acting as a trusted advisor to the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, the role ensures delivery of sustainable growth, profit improvement, and operational efficiency in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Role Responsibilities

Strategic & Commercial Leadership

Partner with the CFO and Executive Team to shape and deliver strategic plans through data-driven financial insight.

Translate commercial and operational performance into clear financial outcomes and recommended actions.

Lead all budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles.

Support evaluation of new initiatives, pricing, investment cases, and ROI analysis.

Challenge and influence senior stakeholders to drive profitable growth and margin improvement.

Financial Planning, Analysis & Performance Management

Own the end-to-end FP&A process, producing timely and insightful reporting, variance analysis, and performance reviews.

Drive understanding of business performance through KPIs, dashboards, and operational metrics...