- Strong focus on commercial strategy and operational decisionmaking.
- Exposure to a global, matrixed business
About Our Client
This company is a well-established global organisation renowned for their innovative solutions and professional excellence, they are dedicated to delivering exceptional results for their clients
Job Description
Financial Leadership & Governance
- Lead all core finance activities including financial control, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, statutory reporting, tax and audit.
- Ensure robust financial governance, controls and compliance across the organisation.
- Own the integrity, accuracy and insight of financial data, developing clear and actionable reporting.
Commercial Business Partnering
- Act as a true commercial partner to the business, supporting strategic and operational decisionmaking.
- Provide forwardlooking financial insights, scenario analysis and challenge to drive profitable growth.
- Translate complex financial data into clear commercial recommendations for nonfinance stakeholders.
Operational & Procurement Engagement
- Work closely with procurement and operational teams to analyse cost drivers, margins and efficiency opportunities.
- Support supplier negotiations, and cost optimisation initiatives.
- Develop a deep understanding of operational performance and commercial levers.
Matrix & Stakeholder Management
- Operate effectively within a matrix reporting structure, partnering with corporate, regional and functional teams.
- Influence without authority, balancing local business needs with group requirements.
- Build strong working relationships across finance, operations, procurement and leadership teams.
Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Lead, mentor and develop a highperforming finance team.
- Foster a culture of ownership, curiosity and continuous improvement.
- Improve financial capability across the wider business through coaching and collaboration.
The Successful Applicant
- Qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a handson Finance Director or senior finance leadership role within a complex or matrixed organisation.
- Strong commercial mindset with a track record of effective business partnering.
- Comfortable operating at both strategic and detailed levels; able to dive deep into data while maintaining a bigpicture view.
- Confident, pragmatic communicator who can challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders.
- Resilient, adaptable and outcomesfocused, with a bias towards action.
What's on Offer
- A highimpact role with genuine influence on business performance.
- Broad exposure across finance, operations and commercial strategy.
- Opportunity to shape how finance partners the business and adds value.
- Collaborative, resultsdriven culture.
Contact:
Quote job ref: JN-042026-7004245
