Commercial Finance Lead
* This is a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and driving business performance.
* You'll be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, turning financial data into actionable insights and enabling confident decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ambitious commercial finance professional sought for strategic partnership with leadership team.
* Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting processes to drive measurable impact.
* Preparing clear, actionable performance reports and conducting in-depth financial analysis.
* Driving cost management strategies and resource allocation initiatives.
* Supporting operational leaders with decision support and scenario modelling.
* Championing process improvements and adoption of new finance systems.
* Nurturing relationships across shared services finance and operational teams.
Sought Skills and Qualifications:
* CA/CPA qualified with strong technical and commercial finance experience.
* Big 4 experience highly desirable.
* Background as a Financial Analyst or similar analytical role advantageous.
* Proven ability in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and advanced modelling.
* Strong business acumen with experience in cost analysis, margin improvement, and KPI alignment.
* Exceptional communication skills, able to translate complex financial data into compelling narratives.
* Ability to influence without authority and build trust with senior stakeholders.
* Resilient, agile, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
About the Role:
* Influencing key business decisions through clear, evidence-based insights.
* Budgets and forecasts delivered on time and aligned with strategic objectives.
* Financial performance reporting accurate, timely, and actionable.
* Trusted commercial advisor who adds value beyond numbers.
What Success Looks Like:
* Recognised as a subject matter expert in financial strategy and performance.
* Effective partnerships built with cross-functional teams.
* Business outcomes improved through financial insights and recommendations.