Overview
AtkinsClarke, a multi-site not-for-profit organisation, is seeking a commercially focused finance professional to join their team as Head of Commercial Finance. This 6-9 month contract offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with the CFO and contribute to shaping the organisation's strategy and financial performance.
About the Role
As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will partner with the CFO to drive commercial decision-making across the organisation. Your expertise will provide valuable insights to support both immediate needs and longer-term goals, ensuring the organisation's resources are effectively allocated to support growth and innovation.
Main Responsibilities
* Partner with the CFO to drive commercial decision-making across the organisation.
* Develop and implement financial strategies to support organisational goals.
* Provide strategic insights to the SLT to inform operational and financial planning.
* Analyse site performance and contribute to the improvement of budgeting and forecasting processes.
* Work with operational leads to ensure financial viability and value for money across projects and initiatives.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience from the leisure, retail, or hotel industries, along with a commercial and strategic mindset suited to a not-for-profit setting. Key attributes include:
* Proven experience in a commercially focused senior finance role, ideally in multi-site organisations.
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to balance short-term priorities with long-term objectives.
* A collaborative approach with excellent communication skills, adept at working with senior leadership.
* High level of adaptability, with the patience and clarity to navigate a not-for-profit environment.
Benefits
This exciting opportunity comes with a competitive salary of £90-100k, plus benefits, and the chance to impact the strategic direction of a values-driven organisation.