Head of Commercial Finance / FP&A

Role Overview

Target Group seeks a commercially astute finance leader to serve as Head of Commercial Finance / FP&A, spearheading the financial planning and analysis function while influencing major strategic business decisions. Based in Cardiff with a hybrid work model requiring at least 1-2 days per week onsite, this role reports to the CFO and is part of the Finance Senior Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A operations as a trusted advisor to the CFO, Executive Committee, and senior leaders.
• Provide insightful financial analysis addressing margin enhancement, revenue optimization, and cost efficiency.
• Manage the annual budget, rolling forecasts, reforecasting, and risk assessments.
• Drive business partnering activities, overseeing key profit and loss accounts.
• Conduct monthly financial reviews; challenge projections and measure KPIs to enhance accountability across departments.
• Maintain and develop client profitability models to support pricing decisions and performance measurement.
• Oversee project reporting including business case evaluation, variance analysis, and governance compliance across revenue-generating, investment, and non-billable projects.
• Collaborate with the CFO for governance-related reporting to governing bodies such as Executive Committee and Board.
• Build and nurture relationships with executive leadership and parent company counterparts.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a commercially driven FP&A team of three members.

Candidate Profile

• Professional qualification as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant.
• Extensive leadership experience in a similar commercial finance role.
• Demonstrated expertise in partnering with executives and Board members.
• Strong background in managing financial planning cycles and driving business success.
• Proven track record in team management with coaching and mentoring skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience with SAP is advantageous.

Employee Benefits

• 30-days holiday allowance plus bank holidays starting from day one.
• Employer-matched pension contributions up to 6%, with an optional salary exchange scheme.
• Employee discounts across numerous retailers plus cashback offers.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance fully paid by the company.
• Group life assurance and income protection schemes.
• Opportunity for discretionary annual pay reviews and bonus participation.
• Loyalty rewards including financial incentives, extra leave, and increased pension matching reaching 10% at specific tenure milestones.
• Health benefits such as free flu shots, eye tests, employer contributions to glasses, and 24/7 GP access.
• Wellbeing initiatives including employee assistance programs, bereavement and probate support, and funeral concierge services.
• Additional perks through interest-free monthly deductions like technology purchases, discounted gym memberships, coffee club access, charitable giving, and cycle-to-work schemes.

Additional Information

This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and board-level decision-making, focusing on delivering actionable financial insight that drives performance and growth. The company fosters a dynamic and supportive culture that emphasizes professional development, collaboration, and a balanced work environment.

Target Group values engagement and celebrations of success through regular feedback and recognition systems to honor individual contributions.

Location and Work Arrangement

The position is located in Cardiff, Wales, operating on a hybrid basis with a requirement to be onsite at least 1-2 days per week.