Commercial Finance Director

Commercial Finance Director

Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid)

Salary: £125,000 – £150,000 + Bonus + Benefits

About the Client

A well-established organisation within the FMCG sector, this business plays a key role in delivering products to a diverse and demanding customer base. With recent growth of over 30% on an already high-turnover base and ambitious long-term plans, they are focused on strategic excellence, financial rigour, and sustained value creation.

About the Job

This is a high-impact leadership role, offering full oversight of financial performance, planning and strategic finance operations. Working closely with commercial functions, you'll provide critical financial insight, drive profitable decision-making, and lead a capable team in delivering key objectives.

Duties will include:

• Leading the production of monthly board reports and financial performance packs for senior stakeholders
• Building and presenting rolling forecasts and strategic financial plans over annual and multi-year horizons
• Taking complete responsibility for P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting, ensuring clarity and accuracy
• Supporting the month-end close process and delivering timely and comprehensive P&L submissions
• Advising on and monitoring marketing spend, ensuring alignment with brand performance and ROI expectations
• Partnering with Sales, Marketing and Trade Marketing teams to align finance with commercial goals
• Enhancing profitability through customer terms optimisation and margin improvement strategies
• Overseeing commercial accruals, ensuring robust controls and reliable reporting
• Challenging commercial performance by customer, brand and stock to highlight opportunities and risk
• Leading stock simplification programmes and rationalising unprofitable product lines
• Scrutinising commercial initiatives and investment cases
• Managing relationships with external partners including banks, FX providers and credit insurers
• Coaching and developing a high-performing finance team, fostering growth and succession

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant experience in senior commercial finance roles within FMCG or a fast-paced product-led environment. Strategic thinking, commercial insight and a collaborative approach are key, alongside a track record of influencing senior stakeholders and leading high-performing teams.

What You Will Receive in Return

An opportunity to join a thriving organisation where finance plays a central role in shaping commercial strategy. You'll be part of a culture that values trust, empowerment and high performance, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and growth. Benefits include a generous bonus, hybrid working model, and excellent professional development prospects.