Head Of Commercial Finance in Farnborough - Mulberry Recruitment

Head of Commercial Finance

Location: Farnborough (2 days office in office, 3 days from home)

Salary: £70,000-£80,000 + Benefits

A leading UK financial advice business is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation as part of a wider group strategy. With significant assets under management, a strong corporate client base, and ambitious expansion plans (both organic and via acquisition), the business is investing in strengthening its commercial finance capability.

This is a newly created, high-impact role reporting directly to the CFO. You’ll act as a strategic finance partner to the Executive Management Team, driving smarter commercial decision-making and leading the financial workstream on M&A activity.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a true Head of Commercial Finance position offering board-level exposure, strategic influence, and hands-on deal involvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

Strategic Commercial Partnering

Lead financial evaluation of key commercial strategies, growth initiatives, and new propositions

Deliver detailed scenario modelling and risk/return analysis to support executive decision-making

Provide forward-looking insight to ensure commercial performance aligns with financial targets

Act as a trusted adviser to the CFO and senior leadership team

M&A & Inorganic Growth

Own all financial aspects of mergers & acquisitions activity

Evaluate acquisition opportunities and support deal strategy

Lead financial modelling, valuation support, and due diligence

Provide financial input into negotiations and post-deal performance tracking

Commercial Performance & Profitability

Analyse revenue and profitability by customer segment, proposition, and distribution channel

Identify opportunities to improve commercial performance and margin

Support forecasting for new strategic initiatives and business cases

Financial Governance & Leadership

Ensure commercial inputs into strategic plans are robust and financially sound

Maintain strong financial controls across commercial decision-making

Work closely with the Financial Controller to help develop and upskill the wider finance team

Deputise for the CFO when required

Senior Stakeholder Engagement

Present financial insight at Executive and steering committee level

Contribute to ad hoc Board discussions

Liaise with auditors, advisers, and wider group stakeholders on commercial finance matters

What They’re Looking For

Experience

Strong background in commercial finance, FP&A, or finance business partnering

Proven experience supporting strategic decision-making at senior leadership level

Exposure to M&A, transactions, or financial due diligence highly desirable

Financial Services experience essential, ideally within life, pensions, wealth, or advice

Experience in growing or mid-sized businesses where youve taken a hands-on approach

Skills

Advanced financial modelling and scenario analysis

Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate numbers into strategy

Confident presenting to senior stakeholders and challenging constructively

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Qualifications

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Package & Benefits

Salary: £70,000£80,000

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection (75% salary)

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Critical Illness Cover

Pension (6% employer / 3% employee)

Hybrid working (2 days per week in Farnborough office)