Head of Commercial Finance

Head of Commercial Finance

📍 Location: Remote / UK-Based (multi-site travel)
💰 Salary: £100,000 – £110,000 base + bonus, car allowance & benefits
💼 Type: Permanent | Senior Leadership Role

We are partnering with a leading UK FMCG and fresh food distribution group to recruit a strategic Head of Commercial Finance UK.

Operating across multiple sites and channels, this organisation is a recognised global leader within its sector, with a strong brand, vertically integrated supply chain and clear commitment to sustainability, operational excellence and long-term growth.

Role Overview

You will manage a team of Divisional Heads of Finance located across the UK and drive best-in-class commercial insight, forecasting, reporting and business partnering to support strategic decision-making and profitable growth.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, commercial acumen and the ability to influence at Executive level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Divisional Heads of Finance across a multi-site UK structure
• Own commercial reporting and performance insight for the UK Executive Leadership Team
• Drive FP&A activity including budgeting, forecasting and re-forecasting cycles
• Develop KPIs and enhanced commercial reporting to improve decision support
• Partner with operational leadership teams to drive profitability and efficiency
• Lead capital appraisal processes and support acquisition activity including due diligence and integration
• Support commercial negotiations, pricing strategy and contractual arrangements
• Identify and implement best practice across divisions

Candidate Profile / Requirements

• Qualified Accountant
• Proven experience leading high-performing, multi-site finance teams
• Strong commercial business partnering background within FMCG
• Experience operating in complex, multi-division environments
• Highly credible communicator with strong influencing skills at senior leadership level
• Demonstrable track record of process improvement and driving performance
• Resilient, adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment

To apply, please send your cv to mitch@hamilton-woods.com