OverviewIf you're an experienced finance professional seeking a job that blends strategic influence with hands-on commercial work, this newly created Head of Finance opportunity could be the perfect next step. This role offers the chance to bring a fresh commercial lens to a large, established financial advice and services business undergoing an exciting phase of transformation and growth.Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership, you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening commercial analysis, leading financial evaluation for new initiatives, and supporting ongoing M&A activity. This is a role for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, creating new processes, interpreting complex data, and shaping business-critical decisions at senior forums.Because this is a new position, you'll have genuine scope to influence how the commercial finance function evolves and help develop / deliver the company's financial strategy and decision making.What you'll be doingLead the financial evaluation of commercial strategies analysis across revenue streams, propositions and business channelsBuilding and refining financial models to guide strategic decision-makingTaking a key role in M&A evaluation, due diligence and project working groupsPresenting commercial insights to senior leadership and governance committeesWorking closely with the CFO and Financial Controller to embed strong commercial processesHead of Finance (Commercial Focus) RequirementsEssentialQualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)Strong commercial finance or finance business partnering backgroundAdvanced financial modelling experienceFinancial services industry experienceStrong Excel and PowerPoint capabilityDesirableM&A exposureExperience in SME or growth-driven businessesThe CompanyA well-established UK financial advice and services organisation supporting a substantial customer base across individuals and corporates. The business is part of a wider UK financial services group and is currently progressing through a significant transformation programme to enhance commercial insight, improve processes and support future growth.Head of Finance (Commercial Focus) BenefitsSalary: £70,000 - £80,000Private medical insuranceIncome protection (75% salary for 3 years)Life assurance (4x salary)Critical illness cover (£50,000 lump sum)Pension: 6% employer / 3% employeeHybrid working: 2 days per week in the Farnborough office, plus occasional London travelLocationIdeal for candidates within a commutable distance of Farnborough with flexibility for hybrid working.If this sounds like the kind of commercially focused leadership role where you could make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you - apply today.Liability and DisclaimerWhilst Premier Jobs UK uses all reasonable efforts to ensure the information contained in our adverts including any salary, benefits or on target earnings are accurate, we give no representation or warranty in respect of such information. No liability is accepted by Premier Jobs UK for any loss or damage which may arise out of any person relying on or using any information. #J-18808-Ljbffr