Head of Commercial Finance

Location: London (Hybrid)

A highly successful global fashion retailer is seeking a dynamic Head of Commercial Finance to partner closely with senior leadership and drive the commercial performance of a fast‑paced, digitally‑led retail business.

As a key member of the finance leadership team, you will shape financial strategy, elevate business partnering, and play an instrumental role in enabling future growth. This is a rare opportunity to join a brand with strong momentum and an agile culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on all Commercial Finance, influencing decision‑making at Director level
• Partner with cross‑functional leaders to improve commercial outcomes
• Oversee daily/weekly/monthly trade reporting
• Own and develop the annual budget, reforecasting cycles and 5‑year planning model
• Drive improvements in reporting systems and processes
• Support the CFO on strategic projects including investment, cost optimisation and resource allocation
• Lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing team

Skills required:

• Experienced commercial finance leader
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at all levels and keen to take on a fully strategic level role
• Highly analytical with expertise in financial modelling
• Confident, proactive communicator who can translate complex financial insight into compelling narratives

This is a chance to step into a high‑impact, highly visible leadership role at a brand in growth mode. You will influence major commercial decisions, shape financial strategy, and work directly with a forward‑thinking CFO in an organisation that's investing in innovation, new categories, and global expansion. If you're looking for a role where you can make your mark, elevate a finance function, and help steer a thriving business into its next phase - this is it.

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