Commercial Finance Director

2 days ago

Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom Handpicked Recruitment Full time £120,000 - £140,000 per year

Title:
Commercial Finance Director

Location:
East Sussex – Hybrid/Remote Working Options

Salary:
£120,000 – £140,000, plus discretionary bonus & wider benefits

Our client, a PE-backed consultancy group with a strong international footprint, is seeking a Commercial Finance Director to join their East Sussex office. This is a pivotal leadership role within the finance function, reporting directly to the Executive Chairman, and will play a critical part in shaping financial strategy, governance, and performance management across the group.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Board and Executive Chairman on strategic and corporate projects, driving value creation across the group
  • Review and enhance finance, sales, operational processes, and information systems to ensure robust, scalable, and effective reporting and controls
  • Develop and implement an improved financial reporting framework, including IT system enhancements to support business growth
  • Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, investors, and shareholders
  • Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful financial management information for the Board and senior leadership team
  • Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, including variance analysis and performance reporting
  • Provide commercial support on strategic decision-making, including pipeline analysis, pricing, and margin optimisation
  • Oversee statutory and regulatory compliance, including audit, HMRC (CT, VAT, PAYE/NI), and Companies House filings
  • Drive effective working capital and cash flow management, monitoring receivables, supplier terms, and purchasing commitments
  • Lead and develop core support functions including HR (payroll, PAYE/NI) and IT (team of 2), ensuring systems and processes align with business strategy
  • Rapidly gain in-depth knowledge of the group's operations, contracts, and supply chain to ensure robust controls and accurate financial representation

Role Requirements

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
  • Strong academic background with 5–7 years' post-qualification experience in senior finance leadership roles, ideally within services/technology or PE-backed organisations
  • Proven ability to manage finance in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with hands-on involvement where required
  • Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and commercial analysis
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Board level
  • High level of computer literacy, with advanced Excel and reporting skills (experience with Sage Line50 advantageous)
  • Strategic mindset combined with a proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven approach

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