Head of Commercial Finance

4 months ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom VP Plc Full time
Working for the Brandon Hire Station division, reporting to the Divisional Finance Director, the new Head of Commercial Finance will play a key role in supporting the strategic and commercial decision making of the business. You’ll do this by providing a business partnering service as well as owning the FP&A and monthly reporting process.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support the development and implementation of a finance strategy, driving business performance, providing financial analysis to support this
  • Leading and developing the commercial finance team
  • Provide a true business partnering service, improving the commercial acumen across the business
  • Ownership of the annual budgeting and forecasting process and implementing true rolling forecasts
  • Implementing controls to help manage risk, ensuring appropriate financial and commercial governance is in place
  • Develop and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external
  • Evaluating and improving financial processes and systems
  • Provide accurate and timely information that allows employees to make data driven decisions
  • Commercial review of customer bids and tenders
  • Working in conjunction with Business Intelligence team to support the delivery of management dashboards and self-service reporting through Tableau the
  • Create and develop improved business reporting for all departments, driving efficiencies
  • Supporting the pricing strategy of the business and aiding in its delivery
  • Building of the company’s annual revenue budget, ensuring it aligns with group expectations

What We’re Looking For
  • Proven ability to provide leadership, motivation and direction through clear delegation
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Experience of working in financial management, preferably in a commercial business
  • A deep understanding of financial modelling and forecasting
  • A genuine want to change, develop and evolve the Commercial Finance Function
  • Professional accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA
  • Excellent IT skills, proficient in Excel and experience with BI tools
  • Experience of working in partnership with non-financial managers
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral
  • Comfortable with regular travel and remote working

What We Can Offer You
  • Competitive salary
  • Salary sacrifice pension
  • Company car/Car allowance
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Additional holiday purchase scheme
  • Free Tool Hire
  • Life Assurance cover 3x salary
  • Share save scheme
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Recommend a friend scheme
  • Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Long service recognition
  • My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
  • Discounts on HP products
  • EE mobile contract discount offers
  • Gym discounts
  • Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
  • Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining

A Little Bit About Us
Brandon Hire Station is the leading provider of tool and equipment hire in the UK.
Our commitment to exceptional customer support services is unmatched in the industry. We guarantee timely delivery of our tools and equipment through our branded vehicles and FORS accredited drivers. Plus, with our 'Everyday Product Hire Guarantee', you can trust that our most hired products are always available at every branch, every day, collected or delivered throughout the UK.
At Brandon Hire Station, we're actively looking for passionate individuals to join our team. We're committed to providing the highest level of service to our customers and we're always on the lookout for like-minded professionals who share our dedication to excellence.
If you're interested in working for a company that's committed to providing exceptional customer support services, we invite you to apply for a position with Brandon Hire Station today.
Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.Salary: Competitive + Company CarShift Hours: 40 per week.Business Unit: Brandon Hire Station
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