Partnering a leading FTSE 100 consumer business- with a Head of Commercial Finance position focused on partnering Marketing and Commercial Consumer functions based in Bedfordshire. Household brand with big plans for Commercial finance, which has a true seat at the businesses decision making at board level Leading, coaching and developing a team of 8 across a large multibillion £ business unit, in a fast paced PLC environment The role: Own the Marketing and Retail business unit cost base and P/L Act as the trusted partner to C suite executives (CMO, Marketing Directors and Commercial Directors) and have the gravitas to host exec meetings/presentations on your BU Lead a team of 8 high performing business partners, creating future succession plans and career maps for team members The marketing spend per annum is excess of £600m, looking to grow, optimize and develop the business unit with lots of investment planned across the next 3 years. Achieve high level of budget and forecast accuracy. Provide high quality financial insight and guidance to stakeholders based on commercial understanding of the business, market context and underlying business strategy to support decision making processes. Create a best in class finance business partnering ethos Provide hands-on support to the FLT in working with sub-regional stakeholders and other relevant stakeholders with preparation, submission and commentary on Business Cases and Deals by developing robust financial models. Manage weekly and monthly performance reporting as well as monitor performance against targets. Produce ad-hoc analysis as required and produce specific reporting against strategic initiatives where required. Analyse, synthesize, and translate data into key strategic inputs and insights that will drive decision making at the executive level. Perform financial analysis to understand costs, benefits, and return on investment for all projects and investment cases Your profile/Background Proven Finance Leader within a fast paced PLC or matrix structure business ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA qualified accountant with substantial PQE experience Led and managed a team- passionate about succession planning and being ‘a leader of leaders’ Strong internal and external stakeholder management capability, confident to partner and influence up to board level What’s on offer? A broad and fast paced role within a successful leading business Flexible work policy with autonomous leadership style Ability to shape and mould a high performing commercial finance function Approachable and down to earth working culture Paying £140,000, car, Bonus (up to 40%) and wider benefits. Please apply below or reach out to me at rob.pattersonjss-finance.com