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Head of Commercial Finance

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Ben Love

Talent Acquisition Director
Finance

East Midlands

Specialises in senior finance and accountancy recruitment, permanent | £55k - £200k

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Candidate overview

ACMA Qualified with over 13 years of experience across leading global corporations in sectors such as retail, financial services, and logistics.
Expert in strategic finance, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, with a proven track record of achieving £20M+ in cost savings.
Led high-impact teams, managed substantial Opex budgets, and provided financial insights for complex business closures, expansion, and transformation.
Advanced analytical and people leadership skills, with the ability to drive change, challenge senior stakeholders, and influence business strategy.
Proficient in ERP systems including Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, Tableau, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Key Experience

  • Established new productivity review processes for European operations, identifying £4M in potential efficiency gains across fulfilment sites.
  • Directed the strategic closure of major distribution centres, realising £6M in net savings through comprehensive financial planning and analysis.
  • Achieved £5M in budget savings at high-volume fulfilment sites, optimising operations and leading a retention-focused cost-out project.
  • Spearheaded 100+ process improvements in a healthcare retail sector, transforming forecasting and reporting frameworks for enhanced financial control.
  • Developed a P&L scenario tool in the financial services sector, streamlining forecasting for rapid decision-making, and reducing marketing spend by £2M annually.

Key info

Reference code: 613252
Job title: Head of Commercial Finance
Desired location: Leicester, Nottingham, Derby
Qualifications: ACMA
Skills: Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, Tableau
Contract preference: Permanent
Availability (notice period) : 3 months

Min salary req. (perm roles):

£ 0
Can drive: Yes

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