At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance strategy and partner with senior leaders to drive business impact.
- Company: A respected Nottinghamshire organisation with a focus on commercial excellence.
- Benefits: 12-month contract with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a high-performing team and champion a culture of transparency and trust.
- Why this job: Shape financial strategy and influence key decisions in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in senior finance roles and strong strategic thinking.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
I'm delighted to be working with one of Distinct's most cherished customers! This Nottinghamshire organisation is recruiting a Head of Finance for a 12-month contract. It's a genuinely exciting senior finance hire. Why? This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible, strategically important position. You will be a commercially sharp finance leader who thrives on influence, partnership, and driving real business impact. As Head of Finance, you'll sit alongside the Marketing Director as their trusted financial partner. You'll lead a team and take overall ownership of the commercial cost base. This isn't a back-office role - you'll be shaping strategy, challenging decisions at the most senior level, and ensuring financial rigour sits at the centre of some of the organisation's biggest commercial initiatives.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Acting as a genuine strategic partner to the Marketing Director and senior leadership, aligning financial planning with commercial objectives
- Leading and developing a high-performing business partnering team
- Providing clear, insight-led analysis that informs decision-making and enhances business performance
- Driving accountability across the marketing cost base and holding leaders to their financial commitments
- Collaborating closely with FP&A and Financial Control to ensure a joined-up approach across the wider finance function
- Championing a culture of transparency, trust, and commercial excellence
What We’re Looking For
- A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a Head of Finance or equivalent senior business partnering role
- A track record of working alongside senior cross-functional leaders in a large, complex, fast-moving organisation
- Strong strategic thinking - someone who can see the bigger picture whilst not being afraid to get into the detail when it matters
- Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge at executive level
Advantageous But Not Essential
- Experience partnering with Marketing functions in a large consumer-facing business - ideally across digital performance marketing, retail media, or loyalty schemes
Head Of Commercial Finance in Leicester employer: Distinct Recruitment
This Nottinghamshire organisation is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As the Head of Commercial Finance, you will not only lead a high-performing team but also have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions at the highest level, ensuring your contributions drive meaningful business impact. With a commitment to employee growth and a transparent, trust-based environment, this role provides a unique chance to thrive in a commercially focused setting while enjoying the benefits of working in a supportive and engaging workplace.
