Head of Commercial Finance
Job Description
Head of Commercial Finance
Marc Daniels are recruiting on behalf of a fast growing, highly acquisitive Media business for an exceptional Head of Commercial Finance.
This is a high-profile leadership role sitting at the heart of one of the UK's most recognised Media businesses, partnering closely with commercial leadership to drive growth, profitability and strategic decision-making.
As a trusted business partner, you will influence key commercial decisions, challenge strategy, oversee financial performance and help shape the future direction of a dynamic and fast-growing portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced finance leader with:
Marc Daniels are recruiting on behalf of a fast growing, highly acquisitive Media business for an exceptional Head of Commercial Finance.
This is a high-profile leadership role sitting at the heart of one of the UK's most recognised Media businesses, partnering closely with commercial leadership to drive growth, profitability and strategic decision-making.
As a trusted business partner, you will influence key commercial decisions, challenge strategy, oversee financial performance and help shape the future direction of a dynamic and fast-growing portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a core member of the Commercial leadership team, influencing commercial strategy and key business decisions.
- Take ownership of gross margin performance across the division
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning activities.
- Develop and enhance pricing strategies using financial and market insights.
- Evaluate commercial trading deals, investment opportunities and commission structures.
- Drive profitability and cost optimisation initiatives across the business.
- Ensure robust financial governance, controls and reporting standards.
- Partner with FP&A and wider finance functions to deliver consistent performance tracking.
- Build, lead and develop a high-performing commercial finance team.
- Deliver insightful analysis to support strategic business growth.
We are seeking an experienced finance leader with:
- A proven track record in a senior commercial finance position.
- Strong experience influencing senior stakeholders and executive leadership teams.
- Outstanding commercial acumen with the ability to drive profitability and value creation.
- Advanced financial modelling, forecasting and analytical skills.
- Experience working within a highly commercial environment.
- Strong understanding of pricing strategy, commercial frameworks and performance optimisation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A collaborative leadership style with experience managing and developing talented teams.
- Opportunity to shape the financial performance of a major audio business.
- Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
- A highly visible role with genuine influence on commercial outcomes.
- Collaborative, innovative and fast-paced culture.
- Excellent career progression opportunities within a leading organisation.
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