Strategic Head of Commercial Finance | Hybrid Reading

Stanton House; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in Reading is seeking a Head of Commercial Finance to lead the commercial finance function, manage budgeting and forecasting cycles, and provide strategic financial insights. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience influencing senior stakeholders and a strong commercial mindset. The role offers a salary between £75,000 and £80,000, plus a bonus, and benefits including a pension scheme and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

25 day holiday allowance

Paid charity day

Employee perk scheme

Wellbeing support benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA / ACCA / CIMA.
• Experience in commercial finance leadership.
• Ability to deliver insightful analysis and month-end reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own the budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Deliver insightful analysis that explains performance.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve commercial decisions.
• Manage and develop the Accounts Receivable function.

Skills

Strong commercial mindset

Strong Excel

Proactive mindset

Comfortable in a fast-moving environment

Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

A growing organization in Reading is seeking a Head of Commercial Finance to lead the commercial finance function, manage budgeting and forecasting cycles, and provide strategic financial insights. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience influencing senior stakeholders and a strong commercial mindset. The role offers a salary between £75,000 and £80,000, plus a bonus, and benefits including a pension scheme and wellbeing support.