Full job descriptionAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded finance professional to join an established, growing organisation in a senior and influential role.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director and working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, you will take ownership of financial planning and analysis, commercial finance, management reporting and financial performance across UK and international operations.
This is a broad, hands-on position combining strategic financial planning with commercial insight, financial modelling, business intelligence and financial control.
The role will suit a qualified accountant who enjoys getting beyond the numbers, understands what drives business performance and can translate complex financial information into clear, practical recommendations.
With significant exposure to senior decision-makers, you will play a key role in improving financial visibility, supporting commercial decisions and driving sustainable growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
*Lead the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasting and long-term financial planning.
*Develop financial models, scenario analysis and investment appraisals to support strategic and commercial decisions.
*Prepare business cases and financial analysis to evaluate growth opportunities and business expansion.
*Provide meaningful financial insight, analysis and constructive challenge to the Finance Director, CEO and senior leadership team.
*Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
*Partner with commercial and operational teams to understand profitability, revenue, costs and key performance drivers.
*Analyse commercial performance, pricing and customer profitability to identify opportunities to improve margins and returns.
*Review revenue and billing processes, identifying discrepancies and strengthening controls.
*Take ownership of management information, performance reporting and financial analysis.
*Develop and improve reporting dashboards, financial models and business intelligence using advanced Excel and BI tools.
*Drive improvements in reporting efficiency, automation, data quality and financial systems.
*Support financial planning, cash flow forecasting and working capital management across international operations.
*Work collaboratively with finance colleagues across different locations to strengthen reporting, forecasting and financial controls.
*Provide finance leadership and support to the wider team, helping to develop capability and improve processes.
*Lead finance-related projects and contribute to wider business improvement and transformation initiatives.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a commercially astute, analytically strong finance professional who can combine technical expertise with the ability to influence business decisions.
You will ideally have:
*A professional accounting qualification ideally (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
*Substantial experience in FP&A, commercial finance or a similarly broad finance role.
*Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and business planning experience.
*Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to understand the key drivers of business performance.
*Experience preparing and presenting financial information to senior stakeholders.
*Advanced Excel skills and experience using business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Qlik.
*A track record of improving financial reporting, processes, systems and automation.
*Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into meaningful commercial recommendations.
*Excellent communication and business partnering skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and influence decisions.
*A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.
*The ability to work effectively across different teams, functions and locations.
Experience within a multi-entity or international organisation would be advantageous, although not essential.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is considerably broader than a traditional FP&A or financial reporting position, offering genuine involvement in commercial strategy, financial performance and business development.
You will have direct exposure to senior leadership, the opportunity to influence key decisions and the scope to make a tangible impact on how financial information is used across the organisation.
For someone who enjoys combining detailed financial analysis with commercial business partnering and continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a varied and rewarding role.