Head of Commercial Finance - FTC
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Head of Commercial Finance - FTC
We’re looking for an experienced Head of Commercial Finance to join our leadership team on a maternity cover basis. This is a high-impact role, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business to drive performance, profitability and informed decision-making in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
You’ll lead the commercial finance function, providing insight, challenge and support across operations, marketing, and growth initiatives while ensuring robust financial planning and control.
Key responsibilities
Act as a trusted commercial partner to the executive and operational leadership teams Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes Deliver clear, actionable performance reporting and commercial insight Drive margin improvement, cost control and pricing strategies Work closely with the FD and develop a Finance Business Partner Ensure strong financial governance and collaboration with core finance teamsAbout you
Proven experience in a senior commercial finance role, ideally within hospitality, retail, leisure or a similarly fast-moving consumer-facing sector Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at senior level Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery Excellent communication skills — able to translate numbers into insight Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Why join us?
Opportunity to make a real impact in a fast moving and evolving hospitality business Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making Competitive salary and benefits packageThe role is designed for an interim who enjoys making an immediate impact — partnering with senior leaders on live commercial decisions, and working in a hands-on, commercially focused environment where insight and challenge are valued. This role is based 3 days a week in our offices in Kensington, London.
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