Global Head of Commercial Finance (CFO-1)

Global Head of Commercial Finance | Supply Chain Tech - SaaS | London | £150,000 to £180,000 + Bonus + Equity

We're partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed supply chain and procurement technology business who have grown ARR by over 40% in the past two years. The platform helps mid-market and enterprise customers internationally manage supplier risk, freight visibility, and procurement compliance. Backed by an established growth-focused PE fund, the company continues to expand through product innovation, international growth, and selective acquisitions. Note - ad-hoc travel to Germany will be required.

As Global Commercial Finance Director/HoF, you'll join the senior leadership team as a key strategic partner to the CEO, CFO, and investors, shaping commercial strategy, driving performance across the business, and supporting long-term value creation. A highly competitive salary and equity package is available.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a close commercial partner to product, sales and marketing leaders, using customer and revenue data to sharpen pricing, retention and growth decisions
• Take ownership of the annual planning cycle and rolling forecasts, translating commercial assumptions into a credible financial plan for the CFO and Board
• Build and stress-test models covering new markets, contract structures and investment cases, giving leadership a clear view of risk and return
• Track the health of recurring revenue - ARR, churn, NRR, LTV/CAC - and turn that insight into practical actions for the commercial teams
• Own the quarterly investor reporting cycle, translating operational performance into a clear, credible commercial narrative for the Board and shareholders
• Mature the finance function's tools, systems and ways of working as the business scales, reducing manual effort and improving data reliability
• Recruit, develop and manage a growing commercial finance and Group FP&A team, setting the standard for how the function operates day to day - team of 20+ in total
• Get involved in wider corporate projects as they arise, from acquisitions to ad hoc investor requests, bringing rigour and pace to each one

Essential Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a strong commercial finance background
• Established Senior Finance Lead who has operated at CFO or CFO-1 level
• Team management and transformation (ideally teams of 10+)
• Demonstrable experience with subscription-based KPIs and recurring revenue models
• Proven track record in PE-backed environments, partnering closely with C-suite and investors

Why Join?

• Shape the commercial direction of a growing supply chain tech business with international reach
• Partner directly with senior leadership and PE sponsors on key strategic initiatives
• Join a business with a loyal customer base, strong retention, and consistent recurring revenue growth
• Share in long-term upside through a meaningful equity package

This is a standout opportunity to shape the commercial and financial performance of a growing, international supply chain tech business. If you bring strong commercial acumen, private equity experience, and a passion for driving value, we'd love to hear from you.

Global Head of Commercial Finance | Supply Chain Tech - SaaS | London | £150,000 to £180,000 + Bonus + Equity