Head of Commercial Finance

Chelmsford-based corporate services business is recruiting an experienced Head of Commercial Finance to join its dynamic Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the CFO and operating as number 2 in Finance the Head of Commercial Finance directly sup

ports the strategic development of the organisation and underpins commercial performance of the business.

The Company

The UK business is a household synonymous with quality and value for money. The UK turnover sits at circa £500 million and is part of a multibillion-dollar global group which is currently performing well.

The Role

As Head of Commercial Finance you will be responsible for driving the following:

• Lead the planning cycle covering P&L, balance sheet, cashflow & liquidity.
• Production of the annual operating plan and inter-year re-forecasts.
• Production of the long range plan which covers a three year horizon.
• Develop a strong understanding of the business model in order to analyse and influence business strategy.
• Works closely with the CFO and Exec team to develop and implement cash/liquidity stretch plans.
• Participate as a key member of the Leadership team.
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the Exec including the CEO.
• Lead and continually improve the budgeting and forecasting processes including the budget, monthly forecasts and co-ordination of the strategic plan.
• Ensure that the FP&A team are a highly capable, driven finance team through training, development, support and mentoring.

The Candidate

• The successful individual will have a strong track-record delivering commercial support within a similar sized business in a similar Head of Commercial Finance role.
• Gravitas, credibility, passion and the ability to drive a high profile and complex agenda is essential, as is the ability to lead and be inspirational to others.
• Future development of the Head of Commercial Finance is progression to CFO within a realistic 2-year time frame.
• The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with exposure to delivering strategic change and driving a performance and continuous improvement culture.
• Please click "apply", or call Liz Gilliver on 0121 631 1751 for an initial conversation.

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