Commercial Finance Director

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Business Partner to join our global finance team on a permanent basis during a period of significant digital transformation. Reporting directly to the Global Director of FP&A, this role will be pivotal in shaping commercial insight and supporting the evolution of our global finance capability.

The successful candidate will take ownership of a complex financial model, work closely with the business to refine commercial strategy, and translate data into actionable insights that drive pricing, profitability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Strategy & Business Partnering

• Partner with senior leaders to develop, refine, and track the organization’s commercial strategy
• Provide strategic insight into pricing, pipeline performance, and profitability to influence decision-making
• Act as a trusted and balanced challenger, bringing commercial rigour and financial clarity to discussions
• Identify levers for revenue and margin optimization, including pricing discipline and resource utilization

Financial Modelling & Analytics

• Take full ownership of an existing complex financial model, ensuring its accuracy, transparency, and value as a decision-making tool
• Conduct scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to evaluate strategic options and commercial opportunities
• Build and maintain forward-looking profitability models that integrate commercial and operational data

Reporting & Data Insight

• Develop a suite of commercial reports and dashboards for senior leadership, the Board, and investors
• Use CRM and pipeline data (e.g. Salesforce) to generate actionable insights on client, project, and revenue trends
• Translate complex datasets into compelling visual and narrative outputs that inform strategic priorities
• Collaborate with data and systems teams to enhance data integrity, governance, and cross-system alignment

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Operate effectively within a finance function undergoing digital and process transformation
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and prepare for future finance system implementations
• Support the adoption of BI and analytics tools to strengthen decision support

Skills & Experience Required:

• Qualified accountant or Financial Analyst (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA etc) with strong commercial finance experience
• Proven experience in professional services or consultancy, ideally within sustainability, ESG, or purpose-driven sectors
• Demonstrated success partnering with senior leadership to shape and execute commercial strategy
• Advanced financial modelling skills and the ability to connect commercial data to business performance
• Strong data and systems literacy, with experience navigating and integrating multiple data sources
• Proficient in BI or data visualization tools and comfortable working with CRM/pipeline data
• Exceptional communication skills — able to challenge constructively and influence credibly across functions
• Experience supporting or navigating digital transformation, with the ability to create clarity amidst change

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic yet hands-on, combining commercial curiosity with analytical depth
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and delivering clarity under pressure
• Collaborative and grounded, with a natural ability to build trust across global teams
• Values-led and purpose-driven, with a genuine interest in sustainability and positive impact
• Confident storyteller who can turn complex data into meaningful business narratives

* This position is based in London (3 days per week in office).

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ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2025 Sustainability Report..