Commercial Finance Director

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Commercial Finance Director to join our leadership team. You will oversee financial management, strategic planning, and commercial operations, playing a key role in ensuring the financial health and growth of the InterGo Group. As a strategic partner to the Group Managing Director and other senior leaders, you will provide financial insights and commercial expertise to drive decision-making and business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement the financial strategy, aligning it with business goals. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Oversee the preparation of accurate financial reports, monitor performance, and present insights to stakeholders.
• Commercial Operations: Collaborate across departments to optimize commercial performance, analyse market trends, and support contract negotiations.
• Leadership & Team Management: Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and effective communication.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management: Manage cash flow and liquidity, oversee credit control, and optimize working capital.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Develop risk management frameworks, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee internal audit functions.
• Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management: Provide strategic financial guidance to senior leaders and manage relationships with external stakeholders.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Evaluate and improve financial systems, implement new technologies, and drive process improvements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial modelling.
• Commercial Insight: Strong commercial awareness with the ability to link financial performance to strategy.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate financial trends and challenges.
• Communication: Excellent presentation skills, capable of influencing stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills focused on continuous improvement.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in distribution & fulfilment, with knowledge of supply chain logistics.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; Master’s/MBA preferred.
• Certification: Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experience: 10+ years in finance, with at least 5 years in senior leadership. Industry experience in distribution is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and advanced Excel.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of financial targets (revenue, profit margins)
• Accuracy of financial reporting
• Improvement in working capital management
• Successful implementation of financial systems
• Employee engagement and team development

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for career development in a dynamic and growing company.

About the InterGo Group

The InterGo Group includes print media marketing and distribution service provider InterMedia, eCommerce fulfilment specialist InterSend, and direct mail operator InterDirect.