Head of Commercial Finance

Location: North London

Workstyle: Onsite 5 Days Per Week

Important Note: This role requires presence onsite in their office five days per week (No Hybrid or Remote working will be offered)

PSD Group are proud to be partnering with a high-growth FMCG business, recognised as a market leader within its category. As the company continues to grow, acquire and scale, they are now seeking a Head of Commercial Finance to lead their FP&A and Commercial finance agenda and influence decision-making at the highest level.

This is a pivotal, high-impact role positioned at the centre of strategic financial leadership, where you’ll be working with the senior stakeholders on a daily basis.

You will be working closely with the senior management team to drive profitable growth, shape new commercial ventures, improve trading performance, and develop a best-in-class commercial finance function.

The successful candidate will be both a hands-on operator and a strategic thinker, able to challenge, influence and partner across the business.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Act as a trusted Business Partner to senior commercial leaders – shaping strategic plans and supporting growth initiatives
• Own all commercial performance reporting, budgeting and forecasting, delivering clear and actionable insights to the board
• Identify risks, opportunities and margin drivers early, ensuring strong performance management and value creation
• Lead analysis across pricing, promotions, supplier terms and customer investment to optimise profitability
• Build, lead and inspire a high-performing Commercial Finance team, developing strong Business Partnering capabilities
• Challenge existing processes and systems, identifying improvements that strengthen reporting, visibility and decision-making

Your Key Experience & Skills Required:

• Be a Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Have a proven track record in Financial Planning & Analysis or Commercial Finance within Wholesale, Retail, FMCG or Manufacturing
• Strong P&L ownership experience with the ability to translate data into commercial action
• Highly skilled at influencing senior non-finance stakeholders and shaping strategic decisions
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to coach, develop and elevate team capability
• Proactive, resilient, comfortable working at pace and confident operating in a fast-moving, trading-led environment

This is an impactful role for this business and offers a strong opportunity to work within a business that has built itself up to a Billion-pound turnover company.