Head of Group Commercial Finance

5 months ago


London, United Kingdom The Crown Estate Full time

**Lead the Future of Commercial Finance at The Crown Estate**

**_ Shape Strategy, Drive Growth, and Make a Lasting Impact_**

**About Us**:
At The Crown Estate, we are the driving force behind some of the UK's most impactful investments, from commercial property to energy projects. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join us as the Head of Group Commercial Finance, a pivotal role at the heart of our organisation. This is a unique opportunity to partner with our Group Leadership Team (GLT) and Board to shape the future of our commercial endeavours.

**Your Role**:
As the Head of Group Commercial Finance, you will be the driving force behind the commercial performance of The Crown Estate. Your responsibilities will include:

- Providing deep commercial insights into the performance of The Crown Estate, challenging and influencing the GLT and Board and other Executive Committees.
- Collaborating with our Sustainability and Strategy teams to ensure an integrated approach to capital allocation and decision-making, with a joint approach to developing the frameworks and tools to ensure effective decision making across all aspects of the VCF.
- Developing targets, metrics, and reporting to drive a step-change in our commercial performance across the organisation.
- Driving continuous improvement in both financial and operational key drivers, and how these are reported
- Leading the business planning process for the Group, including strategic planning and scenario analysis.
- Leading the annual valuation process for the Group across all asset classes.
- Conducting retrospective analysis on past investments to inform future decision-making.
- Managing and coaching a team of Finance Partners to deliver insightful commercial analysis.

**What We're Looking For: We are searching for a leader with the following qualifications and skills**:

- ACA/CIMA/CFA qualified with significant PQE experience.
- Strong commercial acumen and leadership skills.
- Proven experience working with senior stakeholders and managing complex relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and implement long-term strategic plans.
- Sector experience in commercial property or energy is advantageous but not essential.

**Key Capabilities**:
As a leader in this role, you will embody the following key capabilities:

- **Independent Thinking**: You will be a leader with a clear, independent thought process.
- **Commercial Outlook**: You will demonstrate astute judgment, risk awareness, and sharp analytical skills.
- **Engaging Communication**: Your communication style will engage both financial and non-financial minds.
- **Problem Solving**: Comfortable with ambiguity, you will collaborate to solve complex problems.
- **Energy and Curiosity**: You will bring energy, curiosity, empathy, self-awareness, authenticity, and objectivity to your role.

**Join Us**:
At The Crown Estate, we offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where your expertise will shape the future. If you're ready to lead the way in commercial finance, drive growth, and make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply.

**Advert Closes: Friday 29th March



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