Commercial Finance Director

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About The Position

The Commercial Finance Director is a senior leadership role reporting to the VP of Commercial Finance and serving as a key commercial partner to Business Unit Leaders and the Executive Management Team. The role acts as the financial lead for a portfolio of P&L accounts, operating in a “CFO” capacity to drive financial performance, provide decision support, and clarify the financial and cash implications of business decisions. The position translates complex financial and operational data into actionable insights using advanced analytical thinking and modern data tools, including advanced Excel, Power BI, and evolving AI-enabled analytics capabilities. It supports forecasting, performance improvement, strategic decision-making, client reporting, commercial negotiations, and finance transformation. The role also leads, mentors, and develops Finance team members and promotes data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience in commercial finance.
Advanced Excel and AI skillsets and strong data manipulation capabilities.
Ability to analyze complex datasets, including using AI, and translate findings into actionable business insights.
Experience leading and developing teams, with strong emotional intelligence.
Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with a proactive and resourceful mindset.
High integrity and accountability, and ability to perform under pressure.
Client-focused, collaborative, and commercially minded approach.
Inquisitive and analytical approach, with willingness to challenge constructively to drive business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI or similar tools.

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted financial advisor to Business Unit Leaders, challenging and advising them to improve operational and financial performance.
Develop and support strategic plans for the financial success and growth of assigned business units.
Use commercial judgment, data, and analysis to evaluate investments and operational decisions.
Advise the CFO, COO, and Executive Leadership Team on financial and business strategy.
Lead the development of financial forecasts in collaboration with operational teams.
Use data analysis and financial modeling to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across client accounts.
Support profit improvement plans and use analytics to track performance and drive actions.
Improve the quality, speed, and impact of financial insights by enhancing analytical tools and techniques, including modern analytics platforms and AI-enabled approaches where appropriate.
Own monthly internal management reporting across business units and client accounts, covering revenue and volume performance, profitability and savings, working capital and cash generation, KPIs, risks, opportunities, trends, and variance against plan and forecast.
Establish and maintain KPI frameworks to monitor and drive business performance.
Deliver external financial reporting for clients and present performance insights in review meetings.
Provide financial analysis to support contract negotiations, renewals, and commercial terms.
Partner with Legal and Commercial teams to ensure financial implications are understood and reflected in agreements.
Present financial performance and insights directly to clients with clarity and transparency.
Establish and maintain an effective Finance operating rhythm through structured processes and disciplines.
Improve reporting, forecasting, and financial processes through enhanced data use and analytical rigor.
Lead, mentor, and develop Finance team members, building analytical and commercial capabilities.
Promote data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and professional growth.