Head of Commercial Finance

In this senior leadership role the Head of Commercial Finance will take ownership of financial planning and analysis, commercial insight and M&A evaluation, enabling the business to allocate capital effectively, grow profitably and scale with confidence.

Positioned at the centre of strategy, growth and transformation, the Head of Commercial Finance partners closely with the Executive team and Board, providing clarity, challenge and direction.

Key responsibilities;

Financial Planning, Analysis & Review (FP&A)

• Own the Group FP&A framework and forward-looking financial insight
• Lead long-range planning, scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis
• Develop rolling forecasts linking commercial activity to financial outcomes
• Analyse performance trends, identifying growth drivers, margin risks and cost pressures
• Deliver clear, decision-focused insight for the Executive team and Board

Commercial Insight & Decision Support

• Partner with Sales, Operations and Commercial teams to improve profitability
• Lead pricing, margin and customer profitability analysis
• Support major commercial decisions including tenders, contracts and strategic initiatives
• Translate complex financial analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for non-finance leaders

Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Growth

• Support the identification and evaluation of acquisition opportunities
• Build and review financial models covering valuation, synergies and risks
• Lead financial due diligence alongside external advisers
• Assess deal structures, funding options and financial impact
• Support post-acquisition integration to ensure assumptions translate into delivery

Capital Allocation & Investment Review

• Evaluate and prioritise capital investment proposals
• Build robust business cases for growth, automation and strategic projects
• Track and review returns against original investment assumptions

About You

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Significant experience in a senior commercial finance or FP&A role
• Strong financial modelling, forecasting and scenario planning capability
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including target evaluation and financial due diligence
• A background in a highly operational, margin-driven environment
• The ability to turn complex financial data into clear, actionable insight
• Confidence challenging assumptions and influencing senior decision-makers
• A strategic mindset combined with strong commercial curiosity

This role has been created to help the business make better decisions, invest wisely and grow with confidence. Success means the leadership team understands not just where the business has been, but where it is going, what to prioritise next, and how to create sustainable value through disciplined growth and acquisition.

If you are interested in this Head of Commercial Finance opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.

IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.