Rutherford Cross is delighted to be retained by this rapidly expanding market leader.

The Head of Commercial Finance is a key member of the finance team and, working closely with both the Managing Director and Finance Director, will report to the Commercial Director. They will deliver accurate and high-quality management information, while organising and contributing to the leadership of the commercial finance function.

The main duties and responsibilities will involve:

• Supervision and development of the commercial team, including evolving the structure to meet business needs
• Analysis of new business opportunities, including commercial bids and contract reviews
• Support the Commercial Director in creating financial models for commercial contract negotiations and ongoing reporting, including investment analysis and scenario planning of risks, potential returns, etc. (NVP/IRR/etc.)
• Support the Commercial Director in pricing and contract negotiations.
• Provision of information to support capital expenditure
• Support the Finance Director in accurate monitoring of assets, including depreciation and disposal
• Review and analysis of performance including budgeting, cashflow forecasts, cost control and KPI monitoring
• Supporting any accounting system implementations and upgrades
• Supervision and mitigation of business risks

The Individual

The Head of Commercial Finance position requires a professionally qualified accountant who possesses excellent technical accounting skills, strong systems knowledge and previous management experience.

A summary of the key candidate requirements are as follows:

• High calibre graduate with a good track record of academic achievement
• Fully qualified accountant with appropriate post-qualification experience
• Excellent technical knowledge of statutory accounting, taxation and compliance
• Experience of implementing robust financial controls, processes and procedures
• Strong commercial understanding, especially in relation to maximising new business opportunities
• Ability to develop high quality management information to support decision making
• Excellent staff management and development skills
• Knowledge of investment analysis and financial modelling would be advantageous
• System implementation and development experience is desirable
• Good IT skills, especially in relation to Microsoft applications and Excel in particular
• Self-starter, willing to be involved in the detail, whilst having sufficient gravitas to support and challenge key stakeholders as required
• Confident communicator at every level, with strong inter-personal and influencing skills
• Self-motivated, organised and capable of developing in the current role over time
• Committed individual, displaying drive, ambition, and professionalism
• Flexible to travel to other subsidiary sites as required

What’s on offer:

The organisation represents an excellent opportunity for a motivated and proven finance leader who wants to work in a high growth business environment. In addition, the business will provide a firm career platform with good opportunity for personal and professional development as well as the mandate to shape and define how the finance function evolves. It is envisaged that over time this role will develop and grow and therefore it is key that applicants are flexible and adaptable to those changes.

The position offers a highly competitive financial package to attract the right individual. Salary is in the region of £60,000 - £75,000, plus bonus, pension and private healthcare

For a confidential discussion, see a full Position Profile or to register your interest in general, please contact the retained search partners at Rutherford Cross - Mark Lewis ([email protected]) or John Ramsay ([email protected]) or call 0141 611 7770.