Job Description
As the Operations Commercial Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategy and driving business performance across our Retail, Logistics, Real Estate, and Procurement sectors.
What you’ll be doing
This high-profile position is integral to both the Boots UK Finance and Operations Leadership Team. You will lead a team of finance professionals, acting as an independent advisor and business partner to the Chief Operating Officer. Your focus will be on driving insight-led decision-making, optimising profitability, and ensuring robust financial governance across all commercial activities. With full P&L responsibility, you will influence change and impact the next wave of delivery for the Boots Group.
Key Responsibilities
• Define the strategy and implement the Commercial Finance partnering model for the dynamic Operations area, maximising value while collaborating with C-Suite and senior leaders to deliver transformative capabilities and results.
• Ensure timely delivery of data, analysis, and information to support and influence decision-making processes.
• Lead strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance reporting across all supported areas.
• Provide analysis and support to ensure the success of major new product initiatives, projects, and strategic investments.
• Implement Group financial strategies, policies, and processes, ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
What you’ll need to have
• A qualified accountant (CIMA) with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Previous Finance Director-level experience in large, complex multi-site organisations.
• Proven track record in finance partnering at senior executive levels, with a focus on driving change and delivering results.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of building strong relationships across all business functions.
• Strong analytical skills and a commercial mindset, with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Experience in consulting with a wide range of stakeholders at various levels.
It would be great if you also have
• A background in leading diverse finance teams and driving transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with international operations, although this is not a necessity.
Where your brilliance can take you
In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the financial landscape of Boots, influencing key strategic imperatives such as unlocking value from real estate development, delivering structural cost savings, and transforming our logistics capabilities for future growth. Your contributions will be vital in ensuring our ambitious transformation plans remain on track over the next three years.
A bit about us
At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.
What’s next?
If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.
Be brilliant with Boots.
Closing date: 16th July 2026
If you have any questions about this role please contact samantha.shakespeare@boots.co.uk
Keywords
Finance, Director
As the Operations Commercial Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategy and driving business performance across our Retail, Logistics, Real Estate, and Procurement sectors.
What you’ll be doing
This high-profile position is integral to both the Boots UK Finance and Operations Leadership Team. You will lead a team of finance professionals, acting as an independent advisor and business partner to the Chief Operating Officer. Your focus will be on driving insight-led decision-making, optimising profitability, and ensuring robust financial governance across all commercial activities. With full P&L responsibility, you will influence change and impact the next wave of delivery for the Boots Group.
Key Responsibilities
• Define the strategy and implement the Commercial Finance partnering model for the dynamic Operations area, maximising value while collaborating with C-Suite and senior leaders to deliver transformative capabilities and results.
• Ensure timely delivery of data, analysis, and information to support and influence decision-making processes.
• Lead strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance reporting across all supported areas.
• Provide analysis and support to ensure the success of major new product initiatives, projects, and strategic investments.
• Implement Group financial strategies, policies, and processes, ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
What you’ll need to have
• A qualified accountant (CIMA) with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Previous Finance Director-level experience in large, complex multi-site organisations.
• Proven track record in finance partnering at senior executive levels, with a focus on driving change and delivering results.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of building strong relationships across all business functions.
• Strong analytical skills and a commercial mindset, with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Experience in consulting with a wide range of stakeholders at various levels.
It would be great if you also have
• A background in leading diverse finance teams and driving transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with international operations, although this is not a necessity.
Where your brilliance can take you
In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the financial landscape of Boots, influencing key strategic imperatives such as unlocking value from real estate development, delivering structural cost savings, and transforming our logistics capabilities for future growth. Your contributions will be vital in ensuring our ambitious transformation plans remain on track over the next three years.
A bit about us
At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.
What’s next?
If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.
Be brilliant with Boots.
Closing date: 16th July 2026
If you have any questions about this role please contact samantha.shakespeare@boots.co.uk
Keywords
Finance, Director
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