Head of Group Commercial Finance

Rutherford Briant; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector seeks a Head of Group Commercial Finance to shape financial strategy and drive performance. This role involves overseeing budgets, financial planning, and providing insights for strategic decisions while collaborating with senior stakeholders. The candidate will need extensive experience in commercial finance and relevant accounting qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential based on performance

Hybrid and flexible working pattern

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in senior commercial finance or FP&A leadership roles.
• Advanced skills in budgeting and forecasting.
• Fluency in using modern BI tools and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee annual budgets and multi-year financial plans.
• Create and maintain financial models for strategic initiatives.
• Produce executive-level reports and dashboards.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Modelling

Business Intelligence

Communication

Education

CIMA

ACA

ACCA

Job description

Are you a commercially minded finance leader looking to make a real impact? This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-visibility role where you'll shape financial strategy, drive performance, and influence key business decisions. As Head of Group Commercial Finance, you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, combining strategic insight with hands-on analysis to support growth, improve profitability, and strengthen commercial outcomes. If you're ready to lead with influence and insight—this role could be your next big move!

Responsibilities:

As the Head of Group Commercial Finance, you will…

• Oversee the development and execution of annual budgets and multi-year financial plans.
• Create and maintain detailed financial models and conduct scenario planning to support strategic initiatives.
• Provide reliable financial forecasts and monitor performance indicators to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Contribute to cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and short- to medium-term funding strategies.
• Deliver commercial analysis to support pricing, investment decisions, and strategic partnerships.
• Play a key role in contract reviews and negotiations by offering financial insights and risk assessments.
• Partner with internal teams to balance commercial growth and financial discipline.
• Produce executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations that clearly communicate performance and strategic implications.
• Utilise data analytics and business intelligence platforms to drive more informed financial decision-making.

Requirements:

As the Head of Group Commercial Finance, you will need…

• Substantial experience in senior commercial finance or FP&A leadership roles.
• Advanced skills in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Strong expertise in financial modelling
• Fluency in using modern BI tools and financial reporting systems.
• Exceptional communication and business partnering skills across departments.
• A recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACA, ACCA)

As the Head of Group Commercial Finance, you will get…

• A competitive salary with bonus potential based on performance.
• Hybrid and flexible working pattern
• Onsite parking

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.