Job Description
Commercial Finance Director – Facilities
West London – Hybrid (3 days in office)
18 -24 Month FTC
£115,000 + £7,200 Car Allowance + 15% bonus + Private healthcare + Pension
Are you a senior commercial finance leader looking to step into a high-impact role where you can shape financial strategy and drive performance across a £60m+ division?
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your decisions directly influence operational success?
We Do Group are delighted to be supporting a growing services business in the recruitment of a Commercial Finance Director. You’ll take full financial ownership of a major division, working closely with the Managing Director and Commercial Director to challenge performance, improve margins and ensure best-in-class financial control.
You’ll manage a team of four, offering strategic direction, mentoring and hands-on support, while working alongside FP&A and Shared Services teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants variety, visibility and the chance to genuinely shape how finance supports commercial delivery.
WISH LIST
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Commercial Finance background in Facilities
- Proven track record in senior commercial finance roles
- Strong team leadership and business partnering experience
- Confident communicator with a commercial mindset
THE ROLE
Strategic Finance Leadership:
- Take ownership of the financial strategy, budgeting and reporting for a £60m+ division
- Act as the senior finance lead in the business, challenging operational and commercial teams to drive performance
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning cycles
- Drive financial governance and cost control measures across complex, multi-site contracts
Business Partnering & Commercial Support:
- Partner closely with operational leaders to influence decisions, identify risks and shape resourcing strategies
- Provide commercial challenge to contract bids, pricing proposals and investment plans
- Build strong relationships across finance and operations, presenting insight that drives real-world action
Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead and develop a team of four finance professionals
- Build a high-performance culture within the team, mentoring and supporting development
- Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities and deliverables across the finance team
Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
- Oversee month-end, year-end, and performance reporting cycles
- Monitor key financial metrics such as GP%, overheads, labour costs and working capital
- Deliver board-level analysis and recommendations
Process Improvement & Compliance:
- Lead initiatives to improve financial processes, controls and data quality
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance requirements and contract terms
YOUR PROFILE
- Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA
- Excellent communicator – able to influence at all levels
- Advanced Excel / financial modelling skills
- Comfortable in high-growth, fast-paced environments
- Proven ability to lead teams and drive financial performance
SALARY & BENEFITS
- £115,000 base salary
- £7,200 car allowance
- 15% bonus
- Hybrid working (3 days in office)
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- 25 days holiday
- Pension
Contact Detail:
We Do Group Recruiting Team