Head of Commercial Finance

Title:

Head of Commercial Finance Division:
Finance

Location:

Birmingham / London (hybrid working)
Reporting to:
Chief Financial Officer Why RLB?

At RLB, we live by four simple ideas:
Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.

We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.

Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.

We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.

You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee‑owned business, teamwork and collaboration lie at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, along with family‑friendly policies, are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Department OverviewA strategic business support function providing trusted financial and commercial leadership to underpin the delivery of RLB’s strategic plan.

The team promotes strong governance and robust financial control, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and the effective management of financial risk.

Operating as a diverse, digitally driven finance function, we partner with the business to challenge thinking, inform decision‑making, and support in driving operational performance and sustainable growth.

Role Overview Reporting to the CFO, this is a senior commercial finance leadership role at the heart of the business's growth strategy. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership to embed disciplined commercial practices, improve systems and processes, and will be central to building out a forward-looking finance function as the business scales internationally.

Key Responsibilities Commercial Finance & Strategy:
Support the development and execution of the company’s strategy by providing financial insight, analysis and constructive challenge to business decisions, assumptions and investment opportunities. Partner with client-facing and technical teams to improve commercial performance, operational efficiency and project profitability, driving sustainable growth and margin improvement.

Budgeting & Forecasting:
Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles. Work closely with the CFO to establish financial targets, provide clear guidance to the business, and support Regional and Business Services leaders in delivering robust and achievable financial plans.

Performance Reporting & Business Review:
Lead the monthly business review process with Regional Directors, providing both challenge and support to drive accountability and performance. Deliver insightful financial reporting, KPI analysis and revenue modelling, highlighting key risks, opportunities and actions to improve profitability, cash flow and business performance. Financial Control & Compliance:
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards and internal policies. Drive best practice in revenue recognition, with a strong understanding of long-term contract accounting, whilst supporting improvements in working capital and cash management. Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels across the business. People Development and Process Improvement:
Develop the capability of the finance team through coaching,…