At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape commercial strategy and drive performance in a fast-growing tech company.
- Company: Dynamic supply chain tech business backed by private equity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, equity, and opportunities for international travel.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to lead a growing finance team and influence key decisions.
- Why this job: Join a senior leadership team and make a real impact on growth.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong commercial finance experience and PE background.
The predicted salary is between 150000 - 180000 £ per year.
We're partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed supply chain and procurement technology business who have grown ARR by over 40% in the past two years. The platform helps mid-market and enterprise customers internationally manage supplier risk, freight visibility, and procurement compliance. Backed by an established growth-focused PE fund, the company continues to expand through product innovation, international growth, and selective acquisitions. Note - ad-hoc travel to Germany will be required.
As Global Commercial Finance Director, you'll join the senior leadership team as a key strategic partner to the CEO, CFO, and investors, shaping commercial strategy, driving performance across the business, and supporting long-term value creation. A highly competitive salary and equity package is available.
Key Responsibilities- Act as a close commercial partner to product, sales and marketing leaders, using customer and revenue data to sharpen pricing, retention and growth decisions.
- Take ownership of the annual planning cycle and rolling forecasts, translating commercial assumptions into a credible financial plan for the CFO and Board.
- Build and stress-test models covering new markets, contract structures and investment cases, giving leadership a clear view of risk and return.
- Track the health of recurring revenue - ARR, churn, NRR, LTV/CAC - and turn that insight into practical actions for the commercial teams.
- Own the quarterly investor reporting cycle, translating operational performance into a clear, credible commercial narrative for the Board and shareholders.
- Mature the finance function's tools, systems and ways of working as the business scales, reducing manual effort and improving data reliability.
- Recruit, develop and manage a growing commercial finance and Group FP&A team, setting the standard for how the function operates day to day.
- Get involved in wider corporate projects as they arise, from acquisitions to ad hoc investor requests, bringing rigour and pace to each one.
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a strong commercial finance background.
- Established Senior Finance Lead who has operated at CFO or CFO-1 level.
- Demonstrable experience with subscription-based KPIs and recurring revenue models.
- Proven track record in PE-backed environments, partnering closely with C-suite and investors.
Why Join?
- Shape the commercial direction of a growing supply chain tech business with international reach.
- Partner directly with senior leadership and PE sponsors on key strategic initiatives.
- Join a business with a loyal customer base, strong retention, and consistent recurring revenue growth.
- Share in long-term upside through a meaningful equity package.
This is a standout opportunity to shape the commercial and financial performance of a growing, international supply chain tech business. If you bring strong commercial acumen, private equity experience, and a passion for driving value, we'd love to hear from you.
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