Commercial Finance Director

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the company’s commercial strategy aligned with short-term and long-term objectives.
• Lead and manage the commercial and operational finance team.
• Establish strong relationships with corporate finance, internal project managers, key clients, stakeholders and industry partners.
• Drive contract negotiations, pricing strategies and commercial terms to ensure desired profitability.
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics to the executive team, including sales and profit performance of each profit centre in the business.
• Create and drive strategies which help to reduce aged WIP, WIP write off and the risk of bad debt creation.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g. operational finance, operational delivery, corporate finance) to support company goals and ensure operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements in commercial and financial activities.
• Evaluate financial performance and lead business to improved financial performance and governance.
• Foster a culture of financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.
• Oversee budgeting, financial planning and analysis processes.
• Drive system / process improvements throughout the organisation.
• Act as company spokesperson on financial and commercial matters.
• Monitor and improve cash flow and risk management within the organisation.
• Implement strategies to increase the company’s value.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as Commercial Director, Finance Director or similar within a consultancy.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in a commercial or finance role, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful commercial and financial strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance or a related field.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Leadership and team management
• Financial acumen and budget management
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Adaptability and resilience
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity and commitment to transparency
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels

Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, changing environment