Head of Commercial Finance
Location: Lambeth, South London
Salary: Up to £120,000 per year.
Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
Our client are looking for an experienced Head of Commercial Finance to join their leadership team.
This is a highly commercial role, partnering with operational and project teams to provide financial insight, support strategic decision-making, and oversee the financial performance of complex projects across multiple international locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the lead finance business partner to operational and project teams.
- Monitor project profitability, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
- Support project managers with financial reporting and performance analysis.
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Build financial models to assess new business opportunities and investments.
- Provide commercial insights to support pricing, contracts, and strategic decisions.
- Oversee project funding requirements and stakeholder reporting.
- Support monthly management accounts, annual audits, and statutory reporting.
- Work closely with international finance teams to ensure consistent reporting standards.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks while maintaining strong controls and compliance.
What We're Looking For
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Around 5+ years PQE.
- Strong background in commercial finance, FP&A, and financial reporting.
- Experience business partnering with operational teams.
- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Experience working across multiple entities or international operations would be advantageous.
- Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Opportunity to work within an innovative, high-growth international business.
- Exposure to large-scale projects and strategic decision-making.
- Scope to build and develop a finance team as the business continues to grow.
