Commercial Finance Director | 6+ Month Contract | Competitive Day Rate | Hybrid (Reading) with European Travel
Lead Commercial Finance. Shape Strategy. Drive Business Performance!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Finance Director to join a leading international organisation on an initial 6-month contract, offering a highly competitive day rate with the potential for extension.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused finance leader to make an immediate impact, partnering with Executive leadership to drive strategic decision-making, improve profitability and lead the transformation of a Finance Business Partnering function across multiple European markets.
If you enjoy influencing business performance, leading high-performing teams and using data to shape commercial strategy, this is a role where you’ll quickly become a trusted adviser to the senior leadership team.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the European CFO, you’ll lead a pan-European Finance Business Partnering team, supporting commercial and operational leaders with financial insight that drives better business decisions. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping long-term strategy, improving margin performance, supporting acquisitions and embedding a forward-thinking, insight-led finance function.
This is a hands-on contract assignment where you’ll be expected to hit the ground running and deliver value from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with Executive and Board-level stakeholders to influence strategic decision-making.
- Lead a high-performing Finance Business Partnering team across multiple European markets.
- Own the five-year strategic planning process, translating business objectives into a robust financial roadmap.
- Drive budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning across a complex international business.
- Develop profitability and margin improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance commercial performance.
- Deliver investment appraisals, business cases and financial modelling to support strategic growth.
- Support M&A activity, acquisitions and business integration projects.
- Partner with operational leaders to improve cash flow, working capital and overall business performance.
- Champion the use of AI, analytics and modern reporting tools to improve decision-making and commercial insight.
- Coach and develop a geographically dispersed finance team while driving continuous improvement.
About You
You’ll be a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys partnering with the business and influencing strategic outcomes.
You’ll bring:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
- Significant experience in Commercial Finance, Finance Business Partnering or FP&A leadership.
- A proven track record of operating at Executive and Board level.
- Strong experience leading budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning within complex organisations.
- Commercial expertise across profitability, pricing, investment appraisal and performance improvement.
- International or multi-entity finance experience.
- Previous leadership of high-performing finance teams.
- Strong analytical capability, with experience using ERP systems, Power BI and modern reporting tools.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to quickly assess challenges and deliver practical commercial solutions.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join an ambitious international business at a key stage of its growth journey, taking ownership of a highly visible leadership role with genuine strategic influence.
In return, you’ll benefit from:
- Initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension.
- Hybrid working with flexibility.
- Exposure to Executive leadership and strategic decision-making.
- The opportunity to lead business transformation across multiple European markets.
- A fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise will make an immediate impact.
If you’re an experienced finance leader available at short notice and looking for a contract where you can genuinely influence strategy, lead change and deliver commercial value from day one, we’d love to hear from you.
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