This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the UK's most recognisable consumer businesses during an exciting period of strategic transformation. Following a major change in ownership, the business is entering a new phase with greater autonomy, increased investment and a clear focus on long-term growth.
With a highly respected finance function and genuine opportunities to influence senior decision-making, this is the type of organisation that will significantly strengthen your CV and provide exposure to one of the UK's leading consumer brands.
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Head of Finance to join the Commercial Finance leadership team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Reporting to the Commercial Finance Director, you will lead a high-performing finance team partnering with the Marketing division and other key commercial functions, while taking overall ownership for a significant commercial cost base.
This is a highly visible leadership role, combining strategic business partnering with commercial insight, financial governance and people leadership. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, helping shape investment decisions, improve performance and drive long-term value.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with senior leaders across the Marketing division and wider commercial functions to support strategic decision-making.
Lead, coach and develop a high-performing commercial finance team.
Drive financial performance, providing insight and challenge to support strategic business decisions.
Provide commercial challenge and financial insight to support investment decisions across key business initiatives.
Take ownership of a significant commercial cost base, ensuring robust forecasting, planning and financial control.
Deliver meaningful financial analysis that supports growth and improves business performance.
Build strong cross-functional relationships across Finance and the wider organisation.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and commercial excellence.
About You
You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with proven experience operating at Head of Finance level within a large, complex organisation.
You'll also bring:
Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience.
A track record of influencing senior stakeholders and executive leadership teams.
Previous experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
Excellent strategic thinking alongside the ability to understand operational detail.
Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience partnering with commercial functions within a large, customer-focused organisation would be advantageous, as would experience leading finance transformation programmes. Exposure to SAP, Power BI or similar ERP and reporting systems would also be beneficial.
Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.
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Salary description
£90000.00 - £100000.00 per year