Head of Finance & Commercial Analytics

Demant; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hearing-care retailer in the UK is seeking a motivated Head of Finance & Commercial Analytics. This role is pivotal in driving commercial performance through effective financial management and analysis. You will lead a team to enable data-driven decision-making across the business while managing budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong technical and commercial acumen. This full-time position is primarily office-based and offers a competitive salary ranging from £55k to £70k.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and UK tax regulations.
• Proven track record of managing audits and improving financial processes.
• Ability to manage change and drive commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Finance Business Partners and Data Analysts.
• Provide commercial insight and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting aligned with strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and lead financial operations.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Google Looker

Financial systems

Job description

Head Of Finance & Commercial Analytics

Please note this is a full time role and will be mostly office based.

Salary - £55k-70k

We are seeking a motivated, commercially‑minded and detail‑oriented Head of Finance & Commercial Analytics. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, this is a pivotal role with significant influence across the business. You will occasionally act as a deputy for the Director of Finance, ensuring continuity in financial leadership.

As Head of Finance & Commercial Analytics, you will lead a team of Finance Business Partners and Analysts dedicated to enabling managers across all functions to make high‑quality, data‑driven decisions. Your mission is to bridge the gap between financial data and commercial outcomes, translating complex numbers into actionable and commercially relevant insights that drive performance and profitability. A key part of this role will be leading regular P&L reviews with business leaders, ensuring clarity on financial performance and accountability for results.

You will also oversee budgeting, forecasting, audit coordination, tax and regulatory reporting and drive continuous improvements in financial systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of Finance Business Partners and Data Analysts to help managers make well‑informed and data‑driven decisions.
• Provide financial and commercial insight and recommendations to senior leadership, sales managers and support function managers.
• Drive forward and develop the commercial reporting capabilities and insights using a variety of tools including Google Looker.
• Evaluate and enhance financial systems and tools to improve reporting, scalability and operational efficiency.
• Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes aligned with strategic goals.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants and legal advisors to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Establish, document and monitor internal controls to ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Support the managers in other accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliation and OnePlan.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with colleagues from parent and sister entities.

About You

• Demonstrate a strong desire and commitment to driving commercial performance and delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Be technically strong as well as commercially minded, detail‑oriented and confident in managing change.
• Adopt a forward‑thinking approach to technology, experimenting with new solutions to unlock efficiencies and improve outcomes.
• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Possess strong technical knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and UK tax regulations.
• Proven track record of managing audits and improving financial processes.
• Operate effectively within a complex organisational structure, balancing influence with adherence to governance and compliance frameworks.
• Exhibit flexibility and vision to anticipate future needs while maintaining focus on both short‑term and long‑term strategic goals.

Personal Attributes:

• Team player
• Innovative problem‑solver
• Trust‑builder
• Positive, can‑do attitude

Process

1st Interviews w/c 5th Jan

2nd interview 12th January 2026

Closing Date 31st December 2025

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About Audika Group

The Audika Group is the hearing‑care division of Demant and we are one of the world’s leading hearing‑care retailers with more than 3,500 clinics in 25 markets. If you join our team, you are guaranteed an inspiring and motivating working environment in a highly international environment. You will work with a variety of different countries, cultures and perspectives, in close collaboration with amazing and committed colleagues.

Who we are

Hidden Hearing belongs to Audika Group which is the Hearing Care division of Demant and one of the world’s leading hearing‑care retailers.

With more than 5,000 hearing‑care experts in over 3,500 clinics worldwide, we combine our global reach with a local approach and strong local brands. Our team includes audiologist, managers, front‑desk staff and many other global and local functions. We are diverse in our talents, cultures and perspectives, but united in our vision – to help more people hear better with the best personalized care.

So, if you are ready to make a career out of helping people love their ears, we would love to hear from you.