Head of Commercial Finance

Head of Commercial Finance

Location: Lambeth, South London
Salary: Up to £120,000 per year.
Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Our client are looking for an experienced Head of Commercial Finance to join their leadership team.

This is a highly commercial role, partnering with operational and project teams to provide financial insight, support strategic decision-making, and oversee the financial performance of complex projects across multiple international locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead finance business partner to operational and project teams.
• Monitor project profitability, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Support project managers with financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Build financial models to assess new business opportunities and investments.
• Provide commercial insights to support pricing, contracts, and strategic decisions.
• Oversee project funding requirements and stakeholder reporting.
• Support monthly management accounts, annual audits, and statutory reporting.
• Work closely with international finance teams to ensure consistent reporting standards.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks while maintaining strong controls and compliance.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Around 5+ years PQE.
• Strong background in commercial finance, FP&A, and financial reporting.
• Experience business partnering with operational teams.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience working across multiple entities or international operations would be advantageous.
• Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work within an innovative, high-growth international business.
• Exposure to large-scale projects and strategic decision-making.
• Scope to build and develop a finance team as the business continues to grow.