Head of Commercial Finance
- Recruiter
- Marks Sattin
- Location
- England, Leicestershire, Leicester
- Salary
- £70000 - £80000 per annum + Package
- Posted
- 21 Oct 2016
- Closes
- 28 Oct 2016
- Ref
- MS23102016
- Contact
- Matt Taylor
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Consumer products / FMCG
- Experience Levels
- Manager
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The Head of Commercial Finance will report directly to the Finance Director and lead the commercial finance function and act as a senior business partner to the commercial teams.
My client is a large FMCG business and to be considered for the position of Head of Commercial Finance, candidates must have a strong FMCG background within large businesses.
Key duties as Head of Commercial Finance include:
- Lead a team of 4 x Commercial Finance Managers providing business partnering to the commercial team
- Act as the finance lead for the commercial finance team
- Ensuring robust budgeting, forecasting, reporting, strong internal controls and driving performance in profit and working capital
- Shape and deliver strategy and support the Head of Commercial in defining and delivering the Commercial strategies for the business
- Lead the commercial forecasting and budgeting processes, providing insight & challenge and ensuring a clear understanding of performance drivers, risks & opportunities
To be considered for the position of Head of Commercial Finance , candidates must be/have:
- Fully qualified accountant with a minimum of 5 years PQE
- Strong experience within a large FMCG business
- Personable and able to act as a senior business partner to drive key relationships
- Ambitions to move up to a more senior role within 18 months
Package of offer for the Head of Commercial Finance :
- Basic - £70,000-£80,000
- Car/car allowance
- Generous holiday allowance
- Private medical care
- Other softer benefits to be discussed