Commercial Finance Director

Commercial Finance Director (West Midlands with travel)

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A newly created Commercial Finance Director role within a growing UK manufacturing group, offering full commercial ownership across Finance, IT, Sales, Purchasing and Contract Management. This is a high-impact position where you'll shape commercial strategy, lead negotiations, optimise supplier performance and drive profitable growth across two established sites.
You'll work closely with the Managing Directors to help space and scale the businesses over the next five years. The remit blends strategic leadership with hands-on commercial involvement, ideal for someone who wants a broader, outward-facing role beyond traditional finance.
Responsibilities
Commercial leadership - owning pricing strategy, customer contract reviews and commercial decision-making
Contract negotiation - leading customer pricing discussions, approving new contract proposals and ensuring commercial viability
Procurement oversight - reviewing supplier contracts, improving cost efficiency and strengthening supplier relationships
Strategic finance - driving budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning
Operational leadership - overseeing Finance, Sales and Purchasing teams and acting as deputy to the Managing Directors
Governance & compliance - ensuring audit readiness and alignment with group processes
Candidate Profile
Qualified accountant
Strong manufacturing experience
Senior background at Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Finance Director level
A strong commercial mindset - confident reviewing contracts, leading negotiations and shaping commercial strategy
Experience managing procurement, supplier contracts and cost-efficiency programmes
Working knowledge of integrated ERP systems
Comfortable being hands-on across Finance, Sales or Purchasing when needed
Salary/Package
Salary up to £90,000 to £110,000
Car allowance, bonus and benefits
A commercially influential role with clear strategic impact
Opportunity to shape and grow two successful manufacturing businesses
Long-term progression
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