Commercial Finance Director in Southampton, Hampshire
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Commercial Finance Director
Driving strategic, commercial and operational excellence across a multi‑site service organisation Hybrid Working Available
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Finance Director to join a dynamic, service‑led group and provide strategic financial leadership across multiple divisions.
Reporting directly to the Group CFO, this senior role will shape commercial insight, enhance operational performance and strengthen financial control across a complex, multi‑site environment. A key priority will be leading the organisation’s transition to Dynamics 365 F&O, ensuring systems, reporting and scalability are aligned with future growth ambitions.
This role offers a hybrid working model, providing flexibility while maintaining strong engagement with divisional and operational teams.
You will work closely with divisional Managing Directors, acting as a trusted commercial partner to improve forecasting discipline, margin performance and working capital management.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
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Lead the finance transition to Dynamics 365 F&O, ensuring robust systems, reporting and scalability
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Partner divisional MDs to drive commercial performance and informed decision‑making
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Lead margin analysis, contract profitability reviews and commercial modelling
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Oversee budgeting, reforecasting and forward order book discipline
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Strengthen reporting accuracy, financial controls and month‑end processes
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Deliver actionable insight on divisional profitability and labour utilisation
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Drive working capital performance (accrued income, aged debt, retentions, cash collection)
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Support Group cash flow forecasting and long‑term financial planning
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Provide financial leadership on M&A due diligence and integration
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Lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing commercial finance team
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
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Significant experience as a Commercial Finance Director, Head of Commercial Finance or equivalent senior finance leader
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Strong commercial finance and management accounting expertise
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Deep knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102 and revenue recognition in long‑term and reactive works environments
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Proven experience in working capital management (accrued income, aged debt, retentions)
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Demonstrable experience supporting operational and commercial teams in a multi‑site, service‑led business
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Strong background in budgeting, reforecasting, financial modelling and business case development
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Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with senior non‑finance leaders
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Sector experience within property services, construction, maintenance or housing
Desirable
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Experience leading finance teams through system implementation or transformation
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Exposure to Dynamics 365 F&O
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Experience supporting M&A due diligence and integration
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- Location:
- Southampton
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Director, Commercial, Business And Commercial, Finance, Management