Senior Finance Lead

Job Title: Senior Finance Lead
Location: Peterborough
Salary: -100,000120,000 + benefits

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.

• 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

• 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)

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.