Brewer Morris
Commercial Finance Director
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Brewer Morris has been exclusively engaged to partner with a FTSE 250 business currently searching for a Commercial Finance Director in a newly created role. The business has a strong reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. Operating across multiple markets and geographies, the organisation has built an impressive track record through a combination of organic growth, strategic investment, and a people-focused culture.
This is a broad and highly visible role which combines strategic finance leadership, business partnering, and operational oversight. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation and its multiple separate entities, you will play a key role in driving commercial performance, enhancing financial decision making, and supporting long-term business objectives. Culture is hugely important, and the successful candidate will be someone who thrives in a collaborative, low-ego, and relationship-driven environment. The business offers a flexible working model and is seeking an individual who can combine strong technical finance expertise with commercial acumen and the ability to influence at all levels.
Responsibilities
- Partner with senior business leaders to support strategic decision making and drive financial performance
- Deliver insightful financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting to support growth initiatives
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
- Monitor business performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement
- Develop and enhance KPI reporting and performance management frameworks
- Support investment decisions through robust financial analysis and business case evaluation
- Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, systems, and controls
- Ensure strong financial governance, compliance, and risk management across the business
- Build effective relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders across multiple locations
- Support strategic projects, business transformation initiatives, and commercial opportunities
- Contribute to acquisition, integration, and investment-related activities where required
- Coach, develop, and mentor finance talent across the organisation
- Deputise for senior finance leadership colleagues when required
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The Successful Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical capability with exceptional stakeholder management skills. You will enjoy operating in a fast-paced environment, be naturally curious, and possess the ability to influence and challenge constructively. This role requires an individual who can balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and who is comfortable working across a broad range of financial and operational matters.
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Skills & Experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Significant post-qualified experience within a senior commercial finance leadership role
- Strong financial planning and analysis experience
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business performance
- Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial information into business insights
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience operating within a complex, multi-site, or international environment
- Track record of delivering process improvements and driving change
- Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, and compliance
- Highly collaborative with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Ability to operate effectively in a flexible and fast-moving business environment
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a successful and values-driven organisation where finance is viewed as a true commercial partner to the business and where culture, collaboration, and long-term development are prioritised.
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