Head of Finance - Commercial

As the Head of Finance – Commercial, you will be our finance business partner for the Commercial product lines, responsible for the financial delivery to forecast, ensuring accurate reporting, financial strategy ownership, and driving efficiency and value add to the business. Working closely with the Divisional Finance Director and Commercial Director, you will be key to unlock the full financial potential of these product lines and will be instrumental in the implementation of system and process improvements whilst upskilling the current finance team.

As part of the Commercial management team, you’ll shape team culture across regions and play a key role in all senior commercial sign-offs. Reporting directly to the Divisional Finance and Commercial Director, with dotted lines to the Commercial Director and Divisional FC, supporting operations with an annual turnover of £25m and significant growth potential. This role offers you a chance to join an exciting business during a key growth period and offers fantastic career progression opportunities.

• Lead the production and continuous improvement of consolidated accounts and financial reports for global Commercial product lines, ensuring compliance with Group deadlines.
• Oversee financial governance for new product development, maintaining robust cost controls and accountability.
• Support the rollout of a consolidated ERP system across Commercial operations.
• Assist regional finance leads with monthly accounts and statutory reporting, ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit recommendations.
• Act as the escalation point for external audits, guaranteeing smooth audit processes.
• Drive talent management, succession planning, and resource development to build a high-performing finance team aligned with future business needs.

Extensive experience in financial reporting, modelling, and consolidation across global operations. Strong knowledge of ERP systems, ideally with implementation and integration experience. ACA, ACCA, or CIMA full qualification with a solid understanding and application of current accounting standards. Ability to convey complex financial information clearly and effectively. Confident in presenting complex financial findings to senior leadership and providing clear, actionable recommendations. Experienced leader with a track record of developing finance teams and fostering collaboration across functions. Ability to align financial strategies with broader organisational goals.

Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.). Clear pathways for career development.

James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We’re also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.