Senior Finance Lead

Job Title: Senior Finance Lead

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £100,000-£120,000 + benefits

Overview

We are partnering with a large, multi-site organisation to recruit a Senior Finance Lead.

This is a high-impact role for a commercially minded finance leader to take ownership of operational finance, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to drive performance, improve visibility of key metrics, and support strategic decision-making.

The role will suit someone who enjoys working at pace, influencing non-finance teams, and using financial insight to improve business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance planning across multiple sites

• Partner with senior operational stakeholders to drive efficiency and profitability

• Provide clear financial insight, analysis, and decision support

• Establish and track KPIs to improve performance visibility and accountability

• Drive cost control and operational efficiency initiatives

• Enhance reporting, processes, and systems to improve output and accuracy

• Lead and develop a team aligned to operational finance delivery

Key Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

• Proven experience in a senior operational or commercial finance role

• Strong background in business partnering and performance management

• Experience leading and developing finance teams

• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at a senior level

• Strong analytical and systems capability (ERP exposure essential)

About You

You are a commercially focused finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment. You enjoy partnering with the business, challenging performance, and driving meaningful improvements through insight and analysis.