Job Description
What will you be doing in this role?
The Commercial Finance Director UKI plays a critical role in shaping and delivering the organisations financial and strategic objectives. This role is pivotal in driving the financial success of the organization by providing day to day and strategic financial leadership, driving performance, highlighting risks & opportunities. The Commercial Finance Director will contribute to and facilitate the delivery of UK and Ireland business objectives, revenue, EBIT & EBITDA.
The Ideal candidate:
We’re looking for someone with experience of leading the Commercial Finance teams plus delivering/driving outstanding performance through coaching and development. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate experience of supporting leadership teams along with providing appropriate, timely, accurate financial information, robust commercial analysis and robust financial & commercial models.
Key skills and experience:
Qualified accountant with several years of progressive experience in Commercial Finance, with a focus on leadership, continuous improvement and change management.
Results driven, with demonstrable experience of delivering process improvement and initiating and delivering business change.
Significant experience of leading and developing high performing teams.
Strong leadership knowledge and experience, developing people through delegation, coaching and empowerment.
Proven experience of initiating and driving business change and continuous improvement
Strong analytical capability and commercial awareness.
Able to conduct in-depth financial analysis to support decision making and identify key business drivers.
Highly proficient in the use of Excel, experience in use of database and financial modelling software.
Customer focused, delivering a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Experience of effectively coordinating multiple activities and stakeholders.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Required competencies
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships, both internally and externally.
Confident and credible, able to influence and challenge key stakeholders at all levels, including Board level.
Highly resilient, confident in challenging and making critical decisions.
Ability to navigate complex structures and processes.
Delivery focused whilst maintaining quality of service.
Ability to prioritise and manage own and team workload.
What we offer:
Competitive salary
Car allowance
Bonus
25 days holiday + public holidays (pro rata)
Holiday purchase scheme
Contributory pension
Paid volunteer day to support a cause you are passionate about,
Healthcare
Dedicated 24/7 employee benefits platform ‘Verlingue’ that include things like: free eye tests and retail discounts
EAP WeCare service - including a 24/7 online GP and mental health counselling service,
Boost your learning and growth through access to a Talent Library with over 800 courses, covering subjects from business skills to project management essentials,
Free car parking,
A warm and welcoming team environment,
Development and a chance to build a rewarding career.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Lead and develop the Finance team to deliver first class business partnering across all functions to achieve the 3-year plan.
Ensure the structure of the team supports the needs of the business, including clarity of roles and responsibilities and the right balance of technical skills and commercial acumen.
Act as trusted business partner to the UK&I Managing Director and Executive Leadership Team, supporting decision-making and acting as a sounding board.
Identify & lead in the delivery of economic growth available from existing and new market opportunities.
Translate financial and non-financial metrics into actionable operating plans to support key stakeholders in driving the business forward.
Collaborate with UK&I Leadership to develop existing propositions and new commercial pricing models, driving revenue growth and delivering returns in line with the business plan.
Work with UKI Leadership Team to identify and assess new market opportunities, ensuring that they will deliver sufficient return relative to their commercial risk.
Drive the strategic plan and budgeting processes, working with UKI Leadership Team to develop and deliver the 3-year business plan and annual budget targets.
Support on-going business transformation, including the change in business culture to be forward thinking and proactive.
Ensure the business is always ‘consciously in control’ of what it is doing and focuses on margin and cost management.
Ensure the UKI Commercial Finance team deliver timely and accurate monthly accounts and other management reporting information as required.
Ensure appropriate levels of financial governance, and the accuracy and integrity of financial processes and reporting.
Identify efficiency improvement initiatives that lead to a sustained benefit.
Improve the level of commercial understanding and analysis throughout the business.
Ensure UKI assets are appropriately safeguarded.
Support in the development of commercial bonus schemes and targets in collaboration with functional leads.
Management of UK&I stock holding and demand.
The Commercial Finance Director UKI plays a critical role in shaping and delivering the organisations financial and strategic objectives. This role is pivotal in driving the financial success of the organization by providing day to day and strategic financial leadership, driving performance, highlighting risks & opportunities. The Commercial Finance Director will contribute to and facilitate the delivery of UK and Ireland business objectives, revenue, EBIT & EBITDA.
The Ideal candidate:
We’re looking for someone with experience of leading the Commercial Finance teams plus delivering/driving outstanding performance through coaching and development. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate experience of supporting leadership teams along with providing appropriate, timely, accurate financial information, robust commercial analysis and robust financial & commercial models.
Key skills and experience:
Qualified accountant with several years of progressive experience in Commercial Finance, with a focus on leadership, continuous improvement and change management.
Results driven, with demonstrable experience of delivering process improvement and initiating and delivering business change.
Significant experience of leading and developing high performing teams.
Strong leadership knowledge and experience, developing people through delegation, coaching and empowerment.
Proven experience of initiating and driving business change and continuous improvement
Strong analytical capability and commercial awareness.
Able to conduct in-depth financial analysis to support decision making and identify key business drivers.
Highly proficient in the use of Excel, experience in use of database and financial modelling software.
Customer focused, delivering a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Experience of effectively coordinating multiple activities and stakeholders.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Required competencies
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships, both internally and externally.
Confident and credible, able to influence and challenge key stakeholders at all levels, including Board level.
Highly resilient, confident in challenging and making critical decisions.
Ability to navigate complex structures and processes.
Delivery focused whilst maintaining quality of service.
Ability to prioritise and manage own and team workload.
What we offer:
Competitive salary
Car allowance
Bonus
25 days holiday + public holidays (pro rata)
Holiday purchase scheme
Contributory pension
Paid volunteer day to support a cause you are passionate about,
Healthcare
Dedicated 24/7 employee benefits platform ‘Verlingue’ that include things like: free eye tests and retail discounts
EAP WeCare service - including a 24/7 online GP and mental health counselling service,
Boost your learning and growth through access to a Talent Library with over 800 courses, covering subjects from business skills to project management essentials,
Free car parking,
A warm and welcoming team environment,
Development and a chance to build a rewarding career.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Lead and develop the Finance team to deliver first class business partnering across all functions to achieve the 3-year plan.
Ensure the structure of the team supports the needs of the business, including clarity of roles and responsibilities and the right balance of technical skills and commercial acumen.
Act as trusted business partner to the UK&I Managing Director and Executive Leadership Team, supporting decision-making and acting as a sounding board.
Identify & lead in the delivery of economic growth available from existing and new market opportunities.
Translate financial and non-financial metrics into actionable operating plans to support key stakeholders in driving the business forward.
Collaborate with UK&I Leadership to develop existing propositions and new commercial pricing models, driving revenue growth and delivering returns in line with the business plan.
Work with UKI Leadership Team to identify and assess new market opportunities, ensuring that they will deliver sufficient return relative to their commercial risk.
Drive the strategic plan and budgeting processes, working with UKI Leadership Team to develop and deliver the 3-year business plan and annual budget targets.
Support on-going business transformation, including the change in business culture to be forward thinking and proactive.
Ensure the business is always ‘consciously in control’ of what it is doing and focuses on margin and cost management.
Ensure the UKI Commercial Finance team deliver timely and accurate monthly accounts and other management reporting information as required.
Ensure appropriate levels of financial governance, and the accuracy and integrity of financial processes and reporting.
Identify efficiency improvement initiatives that lead to a sustained benefit.
Improve the level of commercial understanding and analysis throughout the business.
Ensure UKI assets are appropriately safeguarded.
Support in the development of commercial bonus schemes and targets in collaboration with functional leads.
Management of UK&I stock holding and demand.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The UK&I Commercial Finance Director position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Leeds offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.