Overview
Global Commercial Finance Director | PE Backed Jobs in London Area, United Kingdom at Goodman Masson
Title: Global Commercial Finance Director | PE Backed
Company: Goodman Masson
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
Global Commercial Finance Director | Supply Chain Tech – SaaS | London | £DOE + Bonus + Equity
We're partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed supply chain and procurement technology business who have grown ARR by over 40% in the past two years. The platform helps mid-market and enterprise customers internationally manage supplier risk, freight visibility, and procurement compliance. Backed by an established growth-focused PE fund, the company continues to expand through product innovation, international growth, and selective acquisitions. Note – ad-hoc travel to Germany will be required.
As Global Commercial Finance Director, you'll join the senior leadership team as a key strategic partner to the CEO, CFO, and investors, shaping commercial strategy, driving performance across the business, and supporting long-term value creation. A highly competitive salary and equity package is available.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a close commercial partner to product, sales and marketing leaders, using customer and revenue data to sharpen pricing, retention and growth decisions
- Take ownership of the annual planning cycle and rolling forecasts, translating commercial assumptions into a credible financial plan for the CFO and Board
- Build and stress-test models covering new markets, contract structures and investment cases, giving leadership a clear view of risk and return
- Track the health of recurring revenue – ARR, churn, NRR, LTV/CAC – and turn that insight into practical actions for the commercial teams
- Own the quarterly investor reporting cycle, translating operational performance into a clear, credible commercial narrative for the Board and shareholders
- Mature the finance function's tools, systems and ways of working as the business scales, reducing manual effort and improving data reliability
- Recruit, develop and manage a growing commercial finance and Group FP&A team, setting the standard for how the function operates day to day
- Get involved in wider corporate projects as they arise, from acquisitions to ad hoc investor requests, bringing rigour and pace to each one
Essential Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a strong commercial finance background
- Established Senior Finance Lead who has operated at CFO or CFO-1 level
- Demonstrable experience with subscription-based KPIs and recurring revenue models
- Proven track record in PE-backed environments, partnering closely with C-suite and investors
Why Join?
- Shape the commercial direction of a growing supply chain tech business with international reach
- Partner directly with senior leadership and PE sponsors on key strategic initiatives
- Join a business with a loyal customer base, strong retention, and consistent recurring revenue growth
- Share in long-term upside through a meaningful equity package
This is a standout opportunity to shape the commercial and financial performance of a growing, international supply chain tech business. If you bring strong commercial acumen, private equity experience, and a passion for driving value, we'd love to hear from you.
