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We are looking for a commercially focused Senior Finance Business Director, who will support the Commercial sales team. The role will manage a team of qualified accountants and will directly partner with two of the largest revenue generating channels in the Group. This role is responsible for balancing core finance responsibilities relating as well as helping the commercial teams in build and execute on commercial strategy, driving growth, client retention and optimizing their P&L. This role will also be critical and play an important part and contribution within the wider planning and finance data capabilities to drive performance management across the Group.
Job Responsibility:
Leading the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for commercial teams
Tracking financial performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identifying key drivers of performance, and providing variance analysis to management
Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and non-financial teams (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Operations) on commercial strategies, pricing, promotions, and investment decisions
Directly leading a small team of finance business partners, providing support, development and coaching as well as playing a broader leadership across the finance business partner community to lift and embed best in class business partnering
Preparing and challenging business cases for new products, propositions, promotions, or capital expenditure to ensure financial soundness and alignment with strategic objectives
Supporting the commercial team in developing the optimal pricing proposals to ensure a high win ratio and at the maximum margin. The role should also act as a governance layer to ensure pricing rate cards and approval levels are adhered to
Evaluating customer, product, and channel profitability and developing plans to address performance goals and drive margin improvement
Driving continuous improvement and automation in financial processes, reporting, and systems to enhance efficiency and decision-making agility
Building strong, collaborative relationships across the business to influence outcomes without direct authority and ensure financial discipline is embedded throughout the organization
Requirements:
A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and a third-level degree in Business or Commerce is often preferred
Experience in another Payments or Tax Free company a preferred requirement
Strong analytical mindset and high proficiency in financial modelling and advanced Excel/database systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Power BI)
A strong understanding of the broader business environment, market trends, and key value drivers to provide relevant and insightful advice
Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills to convey complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders and influence decisions
Proactive approach to identifying challenges and opportunities and offering practical, data-driven solutions
Ability to lead change initiatives, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
What we offer:
Hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office
Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully