Head of Commercial Finance

Position: Head of Commercial Finance (Permanent)
Head of Commercial Finance

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Location:

Remote / UK-Based (multi-site travel)
💰 Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 base + bonus, car allowance & benefits
💼 Type:
Permanent | Senior Leadership Role

We are partnering with a leading UK FMCG and fresh food distribution group to recruit a strategic Head of Commercial Finance UK.

Operating across multiple sites and channels, this organisation is a recognised global leader within its sector, with a strong brand, vertically integrated supply chain and clear commitment to sustainability, operational excellence and long-term growth.

Role Overview

You will manage a team of Divisional Heads of Finance located across the UK and drive best-in-class commercial insight, forecasting, reporting and business partnering to support strategic decision-making and profitable growth.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, commercial acumen and the ability to influence at Executive level.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of Divisional Heads of Finance across a multi-site UK structure
Own commercial reporting and performance insight for the UK Executive Leadership Team
Drive FP&A activity including budgeting, forecasting and re-forecasting cycles
Develop KPIs and enhanced commercial reporting to improve decision support
Partner with operational leadership teams to drive profitability and efficiency
Lead capital appraisal processes and support acquisition activity including due diligence and integration
Support commercial negotiations, pricing strategy and contractual arrangements
Identify and implement best practice across divisions

Candidate Profile / Requirements

Qualified Accountant
Proven experience leading high-performing, multi-site finance teams
Strong commercial business partnering background within FMCG
Experience operating in complex, multi-division environments
Highly credible communicator with strong influencing skills at senior leadership level
Demonstrable track record of process improvement and driving performance
Resilient, adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment

To apply , please send your cv to (url removed)