# Head of Commercial Finance / FP&A > Target · Cardiff, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-07-14 **Salary:** Up to GBP 85,000 **Workplace:** hybrid ## Description ### Head of Commercial Finance / FP&A **Salary:** £85,000 **Location:** Cardiff (Hybrid, at least 1-2 days per week on site) Are you a commercially minded finance leader who thrives on turning insight into action? Target Group is looking for a Head of Commercial Finance / FP&A to lead our financial planning and analysis function and play a key role in shaping strategic decision-making across the business. Reporting to the CFO and forming part of the Finance Senior Leadership Team, you will act as a strategic partner to the CFO, Executive Committee and senior stakeholders, providing high-quality financial insight that supports long-term value creation, strong performance and informed commercial decisions. ### About the role As Head of Commercial Finance / FP&A, you will lead the company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis activity. You will manage a team of three business partners and take ownership of insight-led reporting across business performance, project investment, profitability, cost control and governance. This is a high-profile role with regular exposure to C-Suite and Board-level stakeholders. You will be responsible for ensuring the business has the financial visibility, challenge and analysis it needs to make confident decisions and deliver against its strategic objectives. ### What you’ll be doing - Lead the FP&A function as a trusted strategic partner to the CFO, Executive Committee and wider senior leadership team. - Deliver clear, actionable financial insight, highlighting risks and opportunities across margin improvement, revenue optimisation and cost efficiency. - Own the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, formal reforecasts and risks and opportunities reporting. - Lead business partnering activity across the organisation, including end-to-end ownership of key P&Ls. - Run monthly financial performance reviews, challenging forecasts, tracking KPIs and supporting accountability across business functions. - Own and develop the client profitability model, providing insight to support pricing decisions and business performance. - Lead project reporting across revenue-generating, investment and non-billable projects, including business case development, variance analysis and governance reporting. - Support the CFO with reporting into key governance forums, including ExCo, Board and parent company reviews. - Build strong relationships with C-Suite executives, senior management and parent company colleagues. - Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing, commercially focused FP&A team. ## Requirements ### About you We’re looking for an experienced finance leader who combines strong technical capability with commercial curiosity, stakeholder confidence and a passion for continuous improvement. You will be highly analytical, organised and comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your insight can make a tangible difference. ### What we’re looking for - Qualified accountant status: ACA, ACCA or CIMA. - Previous experience in a similar role - Experience business partnering at Executive or Board level. - Strong commercial finance experience, including leading planning cycles and driving business performance. - Proven team management experience, with the ability to coach, mentor and develop others. - Advanced MS Excel skills and strong financial modelling capability. - Exposure to SAP would be desirable. ## Benefits ### Why join Target Group? Our Finance function plays an integral role in the successful running of Target Group. It’s fast-paced and commercially focused, but we also believe in creating a positive, supportive and enjoyable culture where people can do great work and have fun along the way. You’ll be joining a motivated and engaged team that values professional development, collaboration and continuous improvement. With colleagues across the UK and India, you’ll work in a connected environment where technology, wellbeing and career progression are all part of the experience. You’ll receive regular feedback through 1:1s and be recognised for a job well done through our My Recognition portal, helping us celebrate success and the contribution our people make to the customer journey. **We are passionate about our colleagues and offer industry leading benefits....** - 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (From Day 1) - Defined Pension Contribution Scheme (Employer matched up to 6%). Plus, option to contribute via Salary Exchange (alternatively known as Salary Sacrifice) - Employee Discount Scheme, access to discounts and offers across 100s of leading retailers. Plus, cashback on purchases - Company Paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind) - Group Life Assurance - Group Income Protection - Discretionary Annual Pay Review - Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme - Loyal Service Scheme - rewarding your commitment with financial recognition, additional holidays, and matched pension contributions of up to 10% at key service milestones. - Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glasses - Recognition Scheme - Free Mortgage Advice and Support - Wisdom Wellbeing, your go to for wellbeing resources and solutions to include an Employee Assistance Program - Everest Funeral Concierge - Free Bereavement and Probate Advice and Support - Access to a GP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through GP24 - Paid eye tests and employer contribution towards spectacles specifically for VDU use. - Enhanced parental leave  **You can also select other benefits, we cover the upfront cost and make monthly deductions from your pay, interest free!** - Technology Buying Scheme - Discounted Gym Memberships - Taste Card / Coffee Club Membership - Charitable Payroll Giving - Cycle to work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice) ### Ready to make an impact? If you’re a strategic, commercially focused finance leader who wants to shape insight-led decision-making and develop a high-performing FP&A function, we’d love to hear from you. ## Apply [Apply at Target](https://apply.workable.com/target-group/j/B6AC3E0E28/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)