Commercial Finance Lead

Trinity House Group are working on an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a high‑calibre Commercial Finance Lead to join a growing and ambitious business in Central Birmingham.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will take full ownership of the financial performance of a major division, acting as a true commercial partner to operational and executive stakeholders.

This is a highly visible role with a genuinely broad commercial remit, focused on driving profitability, supporting strategic decision‑making, and influencing business performance. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping divisional strategy and delivering sustainable growth.

• Lead all commercial finance activity for a significant business division.
• Partner with divisional leadership teams to drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic and tactical decision-making.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes.
• Deliver robust performance reporting, highlighting opportunities, risks, and key business drivers.
• Challenge and influence stakeholders to improve commercial outcomes and accountability.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, investments, pricing strategies, and commercial propositions.
• Support contract negotiations, tenders, and major commercial initiatives.
• Develop financial models to assess profitability and business performance.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, reporting, and controls.

Lead, coach, and develop finance team members where applicable.

We are seeking a commercially focused finance professional who combines strong technical capability with exceptional stakeholder management skills.

You will ideally possess:

• Proven experience in a Commercial Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Manager, Finance Lead, or Divisional Finance role.
• Strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving commercial decision‑making.
• Experience supporting large business units, divisions, or P&L responsibilities.
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear commercial insights.
• Strong leadership presence with the confidence to challenge constructively.
• A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with a focus on value creation.

• Salary up to £95,000
• Performance‑related bonus
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing organisation
• Clear progression potential within a high‑performing finance function