At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic growth and optimise financial performance in a dynamic retail environment.
- Company: Fast-growing, innovative business with an entrepreneurial culture in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £175,000 plus bonus and benefits.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Why this job: Join a leadership team and make impactful financial decisions in a thriving company.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with senior financial leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Our client is an innovative and fast‑growing business operating within the broader retail consumer space in London. Characterised by its highly entrepreneurial culture, the organisation provides an exciting, agile environment for a finance professional who thrives on autonomy and rapid growth. They are currently seeking a high‑calibre Director of Commercial Finance to join their leadership team. This pivotal role will drive strategic growth, optimise financial performance, and lead a high‑performing finance function.
The successful candidate will take full ownership of both strategic commercial finance and the maintenance of a robust financial control framework. In this multifaceted position, you will partner closely with the Chief Operating Officer to identify expansion opportunities and drive strategic financial planning. A key focus will involve delivering actionable insights to optimise revenue and margin performance, whilst evaluating investment proposals and commercial contracts. On the control side, you will oversee the accurate production of monthly management accounts, consolidation reporting to the parent company, and reporting packs. Furthermore, you will direct the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, business partnering directly with head office functions to guide their financial planning.
The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with extensive post‑qualification experience. You must possess a proven track record in a senior financial leadership role that successfully blends sharp commercial acumen with technical accounting rigour. Crucially, you must have the ability to provide meaningful interpretation of financial information and assist the board in making strategic decisions at pace. Exceptional leadership capabilities and sound commercial judgement are essential, alongside a demonstrated ability to consistently meet strict deadlines in a fast‑moving environment. You must also display excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, bringing a positive, customer‑focused, and flexible approach to business partnering.
Director of Commercial Finance employer: WALKER HAMILL
As a leading international Private Credit firm based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our commitment to high-quality deliverables is matched by our dedication to providing our team with unique opportunities for professional advancement, alongside competitive benefits and a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
