Gifford and Partners are working with a new client to Leeds to appoint a Commercial Finance Leader. Working closely with senior leadership, you will help shape major business decisions through high quality financial insight, investment analysis and strategic support. You will operate across a varied and high calibre remit including:Supporting M&A activity, acquisitions and integration planningProducing commercial analysis to support key growth decisionsBuilding investment appraisals, business cases and scenario models as well as producing scenario planning and delivering these to key stakeholders including CFO/COO, Divisional MDs and Operational HeadsTracking acquisition synergies and performance outcomesSupporting transformation projects across finance, systems and operationsLeadership exposure with mentoring / line management responsibilitiesWhy This Role Stands OutThis is the type of move that can accelerate a career.You will gain exposure to:Board level decision makingCorporate development activityCommercial strategyBusiness transformation programmesHigh profile senior stakeholdersIdeal BackgroundThis is a rare opportunity to step into a high-profile Strategic Finance role within a fast-growing business, where finance sits at the centre of growth, investment and transformation. This is not a traditional reporting role, but is a role for someone who enjoys pace, challenge, visibility and genuine commercial impact. We are keen to speak with individuals who bring strong analytical credibility and commercial instinct from backgrounds such as:Practice Routes:Big 4 / Top 10 Transaction ServicesCorporate FinanceDeals AdvisoryValuationsCommercial Due DiligenceIndustry Routes:Strategic FinanceCommercial FinanceFP&ABusiness PartneringInvestment / Transformation Finance rolesQualified accountant preferred (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).Why Apply?If you are ambitious, commercially sharp and want to move into a role where finance genuinely drives decisions rather than simply reports them, this is worth exploring. A standout move for someone wanting broader exposure, faster development and meaningful impact, in a role that will provide a broad route toward future Head of Finance / Finance Director / Corporate Development positions.JBRP1_UKTJ