Head of Business Finance
We are seeking an experienced Head of Business Finance – Commercial & Operations to lead financial strategy, planning, performance and decision support within a large, complex organisation. This senior leadership role will act as a strategic finance partner to executive management, providing commercial insight, challenging business decisions and ensuring key initiatives are supported by robust financial analysis and planning. Key Responsibilities - Lead the Business Finance agenda across Commercial and Operations. - Partner with executive leadership on strategic, commercial and operational decision-making. - Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management. - Oversee financial modelling, business cases and scenario analysis for strategic initiatives and investments. - Provide financial leadership across major commercial, operational and transformation projects. - Identify financial risks, opportunities and performance trends and provide clear recommendations to leadership. - Oversee management reporting and financial analytics, translating complex data into actionable business insights. - Lead financial performance reviews and challenge business performance against agreed targets. - Build and lead a high-performing Business Finance team. - Drive continuous improvement across financial planning, analytics and reporting. - Ensure strong financial governance, compliance and alignment with organisational policies. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline. - 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership exposure within Business Finance, FP&A or Commercial Finance. - Proven experience partnering with executive-level stakeholders and influencing strategic decisions. - Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance management. - Demonstrated experience leading finance teams and complex cross-functional initiatives. - Strong commercial acumen and experience evaluating investments, strategic initiatives and business cases. - Excellent analytical, leadership, stakeholder management and presentation skills. - CPA, CFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage. We are looking for a commercially minded finance leader who can combine strategic thinking, strong financial expertise and executive-level influence to drive business performance.