Robert Half
Commercial Finance Director (West Midlands with travel)
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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