<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><strong>Head of Commercial Finance (Interim 6 Months) | Greater Birmingham (Hybrid) | £130,000 - £150,000, plus car, bonus, pension, 25 days hol, staff disc. | Multi-Site Retail and e-commerce</strong></p><p><strong>Early June 2025 Start Required</strong></p><p>An immediate start is required for a pivotal Head of Commercial Finance role at a values-led, purpose-driven organisation with an extensive footprint across the UK.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This newly-created leadership role is designed for an ambitious finance professional who thrives in fast-paced, multi-site consumer environments. Reporting to the CFO, you'll act as a key member of the senior leadership team - driving financial performance, commercial insight and operational decision-making.</p><p>You'll lead a large talented team, spanning business partnering, forecasting, reporting and analytics. You'll not only shape the financial direction of the organisation but also play a central role in influencing its future - with succession potential to the CFO role in the coming years.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Leading a large team within Commercial Finance, and leading by example.</li><li>Business partner with senior leaders across the organisation to drive performance, accountability and strategic planning.</li><li>Lead all aspects of forecasting, planning, budgeting and performance reporting.</li><li>Simplify and enhance reporting and KPI frameworks to improve insight, speed and accuracy in decision making.</li><li>Create a strong, capable and engaged finance team that operates as a true partner to the business.</li><li>Support long-term strategic goals, sustainability investment decisions and ROI tracking.</li><li>Improve commercial awareness across the leadership team and influence at Board level.</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>A qualified, senior finance professional with significant experience in FP&amp;A and commercial finance roles.</li><li>Proven track record in a multi-site, consumer-led environment (retail, leisure, hospitality, etc).</li><li>An inspirational leader who can develop high-performing teams and influence at all levels.</li><li>Strategic, hands-on, agile and commercially focused.</li><li>A collaborative team player who brings pace, drive, and a sense of purpose.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply</strong></p><p>This is more than a finance leadership role - it's a chance to influence an organisation committed to its communities and members, while developing your own career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.</p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><p>£130,000 - £150,000, plus car, bonus, pension, 25 days hol, staff disc</p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</span></p><p style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National &amp; International Recruitment Consultancy. </span></p><p style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Specialising in Buying, Merchandising &amp; Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale &amp; Production | Finance | HR &amp; Talent | H&amp;S &amp; Compliance | Marketing, Digital &amp; Technology | Property &amp; Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure &amp; Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments &amp; Exec | Sales | Supply Chain &amp; Logistics</span></p><p><strong>BBBH33558</strong></p></dd>