Description
Interim Commercial Head of Finance - Circa £600 per day LTD - London with National Travel - Business Service
The Role
My blue chip business services client is looking for a high calibre Interim Commercial Head of Finance to support through a period of unprecedented business change. The desired candidate will have demonstrable client facing commercial exposure to bid/tender negotiation in a large contract led business. The successful applicant will partner closely with the current executive team, in particular with the MD, to move their division to a business as usual state. There is the potential of interim to permanent for the right candidate with a six-figure basic salary + executive benefits dependent on level and experience.
Key areas of expertise for the Interim Commercial Head of Finance will include:
- A background in a blue chip outsourcing/business services.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering high profile cultural and operational change.
- Full P&L ownership of a growing business.
- Responsibility for managing large teams.
- Working with the wider business to maximises revenue opportunities.
- Partnering with key customer representatives to secure opportunities for new lines of business.
- Managing the budgeting & forecasting process including the introduction of robust analysis tools.
- Establishing the key areas of performance and service delivery targets.
- Definition and delivery of long-term financial objectives.
- Working closely with industry bodies, auditors and other external parties to ensure agreed contract delivery parameters are met and future business development potential is maximised within strict guidelines.
- Identification and development of areas for improvement in the use of resources across finance & commercial management.
The Candidate
The Interim Commercial Head of Finance we seek will be a qualified accountant, have a strong academic track record and commercial background, with an ability to strategically direct a high-growth business from a financial perspective. A genuine business partner, you will work to the highest standards of corporate governance with a track record in delivering innovative solutions to complex, long-term challenges. A formal accountancy qualification, with strong academics, will be highly-regarded, along with an ability to manage and engage with a wide variety of stakeholders. The successful individual will have experience in liaising directly with high-profile customers and other strategic partners.
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