Commercial Director, Finance

Overview

In this role you will lead the UK Commercial Team, acting as a trusted advisor to client leaders to drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence. You’ll partner with regional and sister agencies to optimize commercial outcomes and support client negotiations. You’ll oversee forecasting, planning, and financial reporting while building strong relationships with stakeholders and guiding a client-centric commercial program. This is an opportunity to shape finance-led strategy across a global agency network.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid and flexible working
• global mobility and exchange opportunities
• pension contributions and life assurance
• BUPA medical cover and EAP
• professional development and in-house coaching
• discretionary sabbaticals (6-12 weeks)

Responsibilities

• Lead the agency’s commercial function across the UK, reporting to the UK finance lead
• Collaborate with other OPR agencies and client/stakeholders to deliver the annual financial plan
• Provide insightful financial updates and recommendations to leadership
• Support reporting, forecasting, and the commercial planning process
• Ensure GAAP & SBOX compliance for UK group P&L and balance sheet
• Drive accuracy in top-line forecasts and manage relationships with London agencies and outsourced teams
• Support new business efforts, pricing strategy, and client contract negotiations
• Lead a training program to raise financial literacy and upskill client-facing teams
• Oversee accounts receivable, revenue accruals, and WIP; ensure efficient billing and collections
• Lead and develop a high-performing, inclusive finance team and shape the strategic vision including digital transformation
• Build strong links between UK, US, and OPRG London commercial teams

Key requirements

• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving financial performance
• Expertise in pricing, client negotiations, and financial modelling in a service-based industry
• Proven ability to improve processes and control environments; experience with new business systems
• Deep knowledge of accounting standards; UK GAAP and US GAAP experience preferred
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience leading and developing a team and nurturing talent

• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management
• Effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams
• Strategic thinking with a collaborative, inclusive leadership style
• Financial modelling
• Forecasting and budgeting
• GAAP knowledge (UK and US)

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