Commercial Finance Director

Commercial Finance Director | 6+ Month Contract | Competitive Day Rate | Hybrid (Reading) with European Travel

Lead Commercial Finance. Shape Strategy. Drive Business Performance!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Finance Director to join a leading international organisation on an initial 6-month contract
, offering a highly competitive day rate with the potential for extension.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused finance leader to make an immediate impact, partnering with Executive leadership to drive strategic decision-making, improve profitability and lead the transformation of a Finance Business Partnering function across multiple European markets.

If you enjoy influencing business performance, leading high-performing teams and using data to shape commercial strategy, this is a role where you'll quickly become a trusted adviser to the senior leadership team.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the European CFO, you'll lead a pan-European Finance Business Partnering team, supporting commercial and operational leaders with financial insight that drives better business decisions. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping long-term strategy, improving margin performance, supporting acquisitions and embedding a forward-thinking, insight-led finance function.

This is a hands-on contract assignment where you'll be expected to hit the ground running and deliver value from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Executive and Board-level stakeholders to influence strategic decision-making.
• Lead a high-performing Finance Business Partnering team across multiple European markets.
• Own the five-year strategic planning process, translating business objectives into a robust financial roadmap.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning across a complex international business.
• Develop profitability and margin improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance commercial performance.
• Deliver investment appraisals, business cases and financial modelling to support strategic growth.
• Support M&A activity, acquisitions and business integration projects.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve cash flow, working capital and overall business performance.
• Champion the use of AI, analytics and modern reporting tools to improve decision-making and commercial insight.
• Coach and develop a geographically dispersed finance team while driving continuous improvement.

About You

You'll be a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys partnering with the business and influencing strategic outcomes.

You'll bring:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
• Significant experience in Commercial Finance, Finance Business Partnering or FP&A leadership.
• A proven track record of operating at Executive and Board level.
• Strong experience leading budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning within complex organisations.
• Commercial expertise across profitability, pricing, investment appraisal and performance improvement.
• International or multi-entity finance experience.
• Previous leadership of high-performing finance teams.
• Strong analytical capability, with experience using ERP systems, Power BI and modern reporting tools.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to quickly assess challenges and deliver practical commercial solutions.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious international business at a key stage of its growth journey, taking ownership of a highly visible leadership role with genuine strategic influence.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• Initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension.
• Hybrid working with flexibility.
• Exposure to Executive leadership and strategic decision-making.
• The opportunity to lead business transformation across multiple European markets.
• A fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise will make an immediate impact.

If you're an experienced finance leader available at short notice and looking for a contract where you can genuinely influence strategy, lead change and deliver commercial value from day one, we'd love to hear from you.