At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial strategy and develop pricing models for diverse trading ventures.
- Company: Join a fast-growing, purpose-led charity focused on social enterprises in Bristol.
- Benefits: Enjoy a salary of £70,000-£85,000 with hybrid working and family-friendly policies.
- Other info: This role supports a 35-hour week with flexible start/finish times.
- Why this job: Shape financial leadership that drives real-world impact for people with learning disabilities.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with proven commercial finance experience required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 85000 £ per year.
Core3 are delighted to partner with a fast-growing, purpose-led charity to recruit a Head of Commercial Finance in Bristol. This is a rare opportunity to blend sharp commercial thinking with values-driven work that changes lives across the South and London.
Why join our client? This organisation runs a growing portfolio of social enterprises - farms, cafés, shops and more - where every pound of profit drives independence for people with learning disabilities and autism. With income set to double, they're scaling up with purpose at the centre. This is your chance to shape that journey, side-by-side with an inspiring CFO, and see how your financial leadership delivers real-world impact.
How You'll Make An Impact:
- Owning P&L and balance sheet insights across multiple trading arms.
- Building profitability tools that reflect true cost-to-serve by product and service.
- Developing pricing models, ROI frameworks and commercial bids for new sites, partnerships and M&A activity.
- Supporting business cases for digital initiatives such as e-commerce and inventory tracking.
- Linking operational drivers - like visitor numbers or occupancy - to financial forecasts.
- Creating intuitive Power BI dashboards and KPIs to support informed decision-making.
- Demonstrating the connection between surplus and social impact - more jobs, more hours of support.
- Designing light-touch control frameworks that scale with growth.
- Coaching finance business partners to embed commercial awareness across the organisation.
Why Our Client Is Excited About You:
You're a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong track record in commercial finance and the drive to turn data into action. You're comfortable balancing rigour with empathy, and you know how to engage and influence at all levels. You will also bring:
- Proven commercial finance experience, ideally in a multi-entity or customer-focused setting.
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Power BI or similar analytics tools.
- The ability to distil complex data into actionable insight.
- Experience influencing non-finance stakeholders and driving cross-functional change.
- A collaborative and values-led mindset that fits an inclusive and socially driven culture.
What You'll Get In Return:
- £70,000-£85,000 basic salary
- Hybrid working - two days a week typically in Bristol, with flexible locations (city farm or modern office)
- 35-hour week with flexible start/finish
- Ethical pension scheme and family-friendly policies
- A working environment where financial strategy enables meaningful social change
We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.
Head of Commercial Finance employer: TieTalent
TieTalent is a purpose-driven charity based in Bristol, running social enterprises that empower individuals with learning disabilities. Employees enjoy an ethical pension scheme and a collaborative environment that prioritises social change. The team is dedicated to scaling operations while maintaining a strong commitment to inclusivity and flexibility.
