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Job Title: Group Commercial Finance Director
Location: Milton Keynes / London
About the role:
The Group Commercial Finance Director is a senior leader responsible for driving sustainable, profitable growth across the Group through disciplined commercial strategy, insight‑led decision‑making and strong commercial finance governance.
Partnering closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Divisional Presidents, the role shapes pricing, margin, utilisation, innovation and investment, and product and client economics across the end to‑end commercial lifecycle, balancing growth ambition with margin discipline, delivery risk and return on investment.
The role leads and builds a high‑performing Commercial Finance function, embedding scalable commercial models, consistent performance management and a strong focus on value creation at pace and scale across the organisation.
Responsibilities:
1. Commercial Strategy & Value Creation
Partner with the CCO to develop, embed and continually enhance the Group’s commercial strategy
Partner with the Group Leadership Team (GLT) to evaluate strategic trade‑offs between growth, margin, capacity, investment and delivery risk
Provide commercial finance leadership on enterprise‑level strategy, growth initiatives, investment cases, transformation activity and M&A
Shape and embed clear frameworks for profitability and performance, including utilisation, leverage and contribution
2. Revenue & Margin Optimisation
Lead, through the Commercial Finance team, revenue and margin optimisation across all divisions, driving disciplined commercial decisions, sustainable profitability and improved cash conversion
Deliver forward‑looking commercial insight to improve revenue, gross margin and contribution performance across the Group
Lead the design and embed scalable commercial finance models that balance growth, margin and delivery risk
Develop deep understanding of client and product level economics, coaching the Commercial Finance team to maximise client and product lifetime value
Work with key stakeholders to identify and operationalise new commercial initiatives, ensuring go‑to‑market models, robust pricing and delivery of target ROI underpinned by strong data and scenario modelling
3. Business Partnering & Influence
Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO, CCO and wider GLT
Develop the capability of the Commercial Finance team with a focus on commercial acumen, actionable insight and effective decision making
Partner with key stakeholders and their teams to understand target market opportunities and provide clear, actionable insight that shapes sales strategy, go‑to‑market models and growth initiatives
Influence outcomes through a broad range of styles, adjusted to suit the situation
4. Performance Management & Planning
Lead commercial / divisional planning, forecasting and target‑setting cycles
Develop and embed performance management framework focused on value drivers, not just financial outcomes
Partner closely with Group FP&A to align commercial insight with financial planning and reporting
Ensure divisional planning and reporting processes are fit for purpose, consistently applied and support the achievement of performance targets
5. Operating Model & Capability Development
As a key member of the Finance Leadership Team (FLT), lead and drive the business transformation of Group wide processes as part of the ERP change project
Working with the FLT, develop the Finance Target Operating Model (TOM) that provides business value in the most effective and efficient way, and lead the transformation of the function to this future state
Design and evolve the Commercial Finance team aligned to the TOM
Build high‑performing teams with strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and business impact
Embed digital, data and AI‑enabled approaches to insight, modelling and forecasting
Ensure strong governance, process discipline and alignment with Group standards
6. People Leadership
Operates as a true enterprise leader, prioritising Group outcomes.
Plays an active role in the continual evolution of the Finance vision, leading the change across the function with pace and credibility
Builds followership through trust, clarity and impact rather than authority
Models ethical judgement, integrity and balanced decision‑making
Leads the Commercial Finance agenda across all divisions, ensuring consistent, value‑added insight and effective decision‑making
BSI offers a competitive total reward package in an independent and varied Global environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development with the inclusion of 27-days annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.
Do you believe the world deserves excellence?
Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organization with more than 100 years of experience. We are a global partner for 86,000 companies and organizations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services, including innovative software solutions and cyber security expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT and trade sectors. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we’re truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust, the Kitemark.
Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance and regulatory services we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company.
If you want to contribute to this inspiring challenge, bring your open and enthusiastic mindset to our dynamic team, apply now and become part of the BSI family!
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Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.
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