Commercial Finance Lead in Birmingham

As a market leader in their industry, our client has built a strong reputation through an impressive and well-established portfolio of products. Following a recent strategic reorganisation designed to support the next phase of growth, the business is now seeking to appoint a high-calibre Commercial Finance Lead to play a key role in shaping commercial performance and supporting the organisation's long-term ambitions. This is a forward-thinking organisation where finance sits firmly at the centre of decision-making, and the successful candidate will operate as a senior commercial finance partner to the business. The role offers considerable flexibility, with home-based working and occasional visits to their Midlands office.

This is a genuinely commercial and strategically focused position where you will partner closely with senior operational and executive stakeholders to provide critical financial insight, challenge thinking and support high-quality decision making. As the senior commercial finance lead within the organisation, you will bring financial rigour to the planning process, challenging forecasts and assumptions to ensure credibility and alignment with the wider strategic objectives of the business.

Working closely with senior leadership and the Board, you will play a central role in identifying opportunities to enhance commercial performance, improve profitability and drive sustainable growth. You will provide clear, data-led insight that enables the business to focus on the most value-enhancing opportunities, while ensuring robust financial governance and accountability across the organisation. Within an environment where finance is highly regarded and trusted, you will be empowered to influence decisions, shape strategy and provide meaningful direction to the stakeholders you support.

This is a highly visible role requiring a commercially astute and confident finance professional who thrives when partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing strategic decision making. Our client is looking for an ambitious individual who combines strong analytical capability with the communication skills and gravitas required to operate effectively at a senior level within the business.

You will be comfortable challenging both the numbers and the underlying assumptions behind key decisions, bringing a balanced and objective perspective that drives better commercial outcomes. You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) with strong academic credentials and a proven track record in commercially focused finance roles. You will enjoy operating in a fast-paced environment where your insight, judgement and ability to engage and challenge senior stakeholders will directly impact the organisation's future success.

If you are looking for a challenging and influential commercial finance role offering autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to play a key part in shaping the strategic direction of a successful and ambitious business, please apply by clicking on the button below. Attach your full CV in Word format and include details of your current remuneration, quoting reference number 10298.