<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: Helvetica;" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Head of Finance - Commercial | Nottingham | Competitive six-figure salary plus bonus and benefits | Consumer and Lifestyle business</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This is a pivotal position partnering a senior leadership team to drive performance, shape strategy, and lead financial decision-making across a multi-channel, consumer-led business. You will play a key role in delivering growth, improving performance, and embedding strong commercial governance.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>The Role</strong></span></p><ul class="xMailOutline"><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Act as senior finance partner to trading and digital business units</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Influence strategy and deliver performance alongside senior stakeholders</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Lead and develop a team of Finance Managers</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Drive financial rigour across planning, investment, and execution</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p><ul class="xMailOutline"><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Interpret performance and provide commercial insight</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Partner senior leaders to deliver financial targets</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Shape decision-making and challenge assumptions</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Drive profitability and operational improvements</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Ensure strong financial governance and control</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Oversee investment cases and capex decisions</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Lead, coach, and develop finance teams</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Support finance transformation and planning improvements</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>About You</strong></span></p><ul class="xMailOutline"><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Experience in Head of Finance or senior leadership role</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Strong business partnering at senior/executive level</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Experience in large, complex, multi-channel environments</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">End-to-end P&amp;L ownership</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Strong planning, forecasting, and budgeting experience</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Confident influencing senior stakeholders</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Experience with SAP, TM1, Power BI or similar tools</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>What's on Offer</strong></span></p><ul class="xMailOutline"><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Competitive six-figure salary</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Car allowance</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Discretionary bonus</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Competitive pension</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Flexible benefits package</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Enhanced benefits</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Wellbeing support services</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>Why Apply?</strong></span></p><ul class="xMailOutline"><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">High-impact role with strong visibility</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Opportunity to shape strategy and performance</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Fast-paced, evolving environment</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Clear progression opportunities</span></li></ul><p class="xxMsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 8pt;">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 class="xxMsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 8pt;">Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National &amp; International Recruitment Consultancy.</span></p><p class="xx_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 8pt;">BH35713</span></p></dd>