Senior Finance Manager - Operations

Job description

Head of Commercial Finance (Planning & Performance) £100,000–£120,000 25% bonus
Bedfordshire (Hybrid)
Large UK Group – Multi‑Billion Revenue

I’m working with a major UK‑headquartered multinational to recruit a Head of Commercial Finance (Planning & Performance) — a senior, high‑impact role leading group‑level planning, analytics and commercial insight within a complex, fast‑moving organisation.
This position offers direct exposure to Directors and Execs, ownership of the group planning agenda, and the opportunity to lead a high‑performing team shaping financial decision‑making at scale.

The Opportunity Lead Group Planning & Performance

• Own the full planning cycle across the group, including budgets, forecasts and long‑range planning
• Provide forward‑looking analysis on performance, risks, opportunities and commercial drivers
• Build and deliver the planning & analytics roadmap, elevating financial insight across the organisation
• Develop better tools, processes and reporting to support operational and strategic decisions

Be a Senior Strategic Partner to the Business

• Partner directly with Directors and senior operational leaders across the group
• Influence decisions through high‑quality commercial insight, challenge and strategic thinking
• Present financial narratives, scenarios and recommendations to executives and senior stakeholders
• Play a key role in shaping long‑term performance and direction

Lead, Develop & Inspire a High‑Performing Team

• Lead a team of four ambitious finance professionals
• Set the standard for best‑in‑class business partnering, planning and analysis
• Drive capability uplift, coaching, and a culture of continuous improvement
• Strengthen the function’s overall commercial and strategic impact

About You You will bring:

• 5 years post‑qualification experience (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of business strategy, commercial drivers and operational performance
• Significant experience in planning, forecasting and financial performance analysis
• A track record of influencing senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity
• Outstanding commercial acumen and analytical thinking
• Experience leading and developing high‑performing teams
• A proactive, resilient approach with comfort operating in a dynamic, change‑oriented environment

What’s on Offer

• £100,000–£120,000 base
• 25% annual bonus
• Hybrid working
• Senior exposure across a multi‑billion‑pound organisation
• The chance to set the direction of planning and performance for the group
• Clear progression into broader leadership roles