Commercial Finance Director at Robert Walters

What you bring:

• To excel as Commercial Finance Director, you will bring extensive experience from senior finance roles where you have successfully partnered with business leaders on strategic initiatives.
• Your background should reflect deep knowledge of financial planning cycles—including forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management—and hands-on involvement in driving operational improvements that support sustainable growth.
• You are known for your interpersonal sensitivity: building trust-based relationships across diverse teams comes naturally to you.
• Your approach combines analytical rigour with empathy; you understand how numbers translate into real-world outcomes for colleagues and customers alike.
• As someone who champions inclusivity at every turn, you actively seek out opportunities for others’ advancement while maintaining high standards for yourself.
• Your ability to communicate complex concepts clearly ensures alignment among stakeholders even during periods of transformation or ambiguity.
• Above all else, your passion for nurturing talent sets you apart—you inspire those around you not just through words but by modelling resilience, care, and shared accountability.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; professional qualification such as CA/ACMA/CIMA (or equivalent) is required for this position.
• A minimum of 12-15 years’ experience across various finance disciplines with demonstrable business partnering credentials in complex environments.
• Proven track record in leading high-performing teams within large-scale organisations; experience managing managers is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial controllership principles alongside expertise in performance management reporting frameworks.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.
• Demonstrated project/process management capability with a focus on delivering results through collaboration rather than competition.
• Ability to thrive in environments requiring adaptability; proven resilience when navigating uncertainty or change management initiatives.
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail; adept at prioritising competing demands without compromising quality or deadlines.
• Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within teams; experience developing succession plans or mentoring under-represented groups is advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in utilising global financial systems for synthesising market intelligence into actionable insights.