Head of Commercial Finance / Senior Finance Business Partner Derbyshire – Hybrid
SF Partners have an exciting & exclusive opportunity for a commercially focused finance leader to join an outstanding business & partner with the senior leadership team of a major business unit. This role will drive strategic decision-making, improve commercial performance, and deliver the financial insight needed to support growth, profitability, and long-term business success.
Key Responsibilities – Act as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, influencing strategic and commercial decisions. – Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modelling. – Deliver insightful analysis across sales, margins, customer profitability, and business performance. – Provide commercial support around pricing, tenders, contracts, investments, acquisitions, and growth opportunities. – Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to drive data-led decision making. – Identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives across the business. – Lead and develop a high-performing Commercial Finance team. – Ensure robust financial governance, controls, and reporting accuracy.
About You – Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). – Significant experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, or Business Partnering within a large, complex organisation. – Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving commercial performance. – Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and business case development. – Commercially minded with experience supporting pricing, profitability, and strategic investment decisions. – Previous leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor finance teams. – Strong analytical skills with experience using BI tools such as Power BI
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance leader looking to play a key role in shaping commercial strategy, partnering with executive stakeholders, and leading a high-performing finance function
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