Interim Commercial Finance Director
Posted 1 week ago by Baker Charles
£140,001 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim Commercial Finance Director role is a pivotal position within a leading technology business, focusing on financial planning and analysis during a high-growth phase. Reporting to the CFO, the director will drive profitability and operational excellence while collaborating with senior leadership. The position is a 12-15 month fixed-term contract with hybrid working arrangements. The ideal candidate will possess significant senior-level experience in commercial finance or operations, particularly within creative or consulting sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead financial planning & analysis, delivering insight to shape strategic decisions.
- Partner with senior leadership to improve project and divisional profitability.
- Support client and supplier contract negotiations, ensuring commercial value is maximised.
- Oversee commercial operations including insurance, IT services, and vendor management.
- Drive process improvements that balance creativity with financial discipline.
Key Skills:
- A qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CAANZ.
- Significant senior-level experience in commercial, finance, or operations within creative, professional services, or consulting.
- Strong financial literacy with expertise in FP&A, pricing, and profitability analysis.
- A collaborative leader able to influence at senior level and drive positive change.
Salary (Rate): £140,001.00 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Interim Commercial Finance Director
Based: London
12-15 month FTC
£120,000 - £140,000 DOE
Hybrid Working
A leading technology business is seeking an Interim Commercial Finance Director to lead financial planning & analysis. Reporting to the CFO, this role will be pivotal in driving profitability and operational excellence, all during a period of high-growth for the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead financial planning & analysis, delivering insight to shape strategic decisions.
- Partner with senior leadership to improve project and divisional profitability.
- Support client and supplier contract negotiations, ensuring commercial value is maximised.
- Oversee commercial operations including insurance, IT services, and vendor management.
- Drive process improvements that balance creativity with financial discipline.
Candidate Profile:
- A qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CAANZ.
- Significant senior-level experience in commercial, finance, or operations within creative, professional services, or consulting.
- Strong financial literacy with expertise in FP&A, pricing, and profitability analysis.
- A collaborative leader able to influence at senior level and drive positive change.
Start Date: ASAP