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Head of Commercial Finance | Future Opportunities
Job Location:
Job Location:
Nottingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
12 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Head of Commercial Finance Future Opportunities
Ready for your next move in commercial finance leadership
Were always looking to connect with high-calibre finance leaders who can drive performance lead teams and partner at a senior level. Were building a strong pipeline of talent for upcoming opportunities.
If youre a commercially driven finance professional with a track record of influencing decision-making and delivering results wed love to hear from you.
By applying youll be joining our talent community and well be in touch if a role comes up that aligns with your skills and experience.
What youll be doing
As the Head of Finance you will be a strategic partner to our senior leadership team reporting directly to the Finance Director. You will lead a team of Finance Managers and collaborate closely with our FP&A and Financial Control teams. Your role will involve:
Driving performance to meet and exceed financial targets while advising on key commercial initiatives.
Building and nurturing strong relationships with Business Directors across various functions to align financial strategies with business objectives.
Providing insightful analysis that informs strategic decision-making and enhances business performance.
Ensuring accountability by holding leaders to their financial commitments and fostering a culture of transparency and trust.
Leading with credibility inspiring a collaborative high-performance culture that drives results and innovation.
What youll need to have (our must-haves)
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
Previous experience as a Head of Finance with a strong focus on strategic partnership and team leadership.
Proven track record of collaborating with senior cross-functional leaders to drive business performance.
Strong cash and working capital management experience with the ability to optimise cash flow and support operational efficiency.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and challenge at executive levels ensuring sound commercial judgment.
It would be great if you also have
Experience in leading finance transformation programmes that enhance commercial insight and accountability.
Familiarity with reporting/ERP systems (e.g. SAP BW TM1 Power BI).
A strategic mindset with the ability to shape long-term business plans based on market understanding and performance trends.
Where your brilliance can take you
At Boots we believe in your potential. Youll have access to continuous learning opportunities and career development routes that can lead you to senior leadership positions within our organisation.
Rewards designed for you
Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.
Theres lots more in our benefits and discounts MyBoosts there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.
A bit about us
At Boots were proud to be an equal opportunity employer creating a place where everyone feels welcome supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included they thrive so were committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.
Whats next
If you apply our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
We hope to hear from you soon. Be brilliant with Boots
Keywords
Head of Finance Commercial Finance
Ready for your next move in commercial finance leadership
Were always looking to connect with high-calibre finance leaders who can drive performance lead teams and partner at a senior level. Were building a strong pipeline of talent for upcoming opportunities.
If youre a commercially driven finance professional with a track record of influencing decision-making and delivering results wed love to hear from you.
By applying youll be joining our talent community and well be in touch if a role comes up that aligns with your skills and experience.
What youll be doing
As the Head of Finance you will be a strategic partner to our senior leadership team reporting directly to the Finance Director. You will lead a team of Finance Managers and collaborate closely with our FP&A and Financial Control teams. Your role will involve:
Driving performance to meet and exceed financial targets while advising on key commercial initiatives.
Building and nurturing strong relationships with Business Directors across various functions to align financial strategies with business objectives.
Providing insightful analysis that informs strategic decision-making and enhances business performance.
Ensuring accountability by holding leaders to their financial commitments and fostering a culture of transparency and trust.
Leading with credibility inspiring a collaborative high-performance culture that drives results and innovation.
What youll need to have (our must-haves)
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
Previous experience as a Head of Finance with a strong focus on strategic partnership and team leadership.
Proven track record of collaborating with senior cross-functional leaders to drive business performance.
Strong cash and working capital management experience with the ability to optimise cash flow and support operational efficiency.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and challenge at executive levels ensuring sound commercial judgment.
It would be great if you also have
Experience in leading finance transformation programmes that enhance commercial insight and accountability.
Familiarity with reporting/ERP systems (e.g. SAP BW TM1 Power BI).
A strategic mindset with the ability to shape long-term business plans based on market understanding and performance trends.
Where your brilliance can take you
At Boots we believe in your potential. Youll have access to continuous learning opportunities and career development routes that can lead you to senior leadership positions within our organisation.
Rewards designed for you
Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.
Theres lots more in our benefits and discounts MyBoosts there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.
A bit about us
At Boots were proud to be an equal opportunity employer creating a place where everyone feels welcome supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included they thrive so were committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.
Whats next
If you apply our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
We hope to hear from you soon. Be brilliant with Boots
Keywords
Head of Finance Commercial Finance
Required Experience:
Director
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