Client Overview – Global Retailer
Our client, a rapidly expanding global retailer renowned as one of the healthiest and fastest-growing food brands in its category, sought to bolster its leadership team. With ambitious plans for international market penetration and an increased focus on profitability, they required a Head of Commercial Finance to partner closely with operations, marketing and supply chain.
The Challenge – Driving growth with commercial clarity
The brief called for a senior finance leader who could:
- Lead commercial finance and provide clear decision support to the board
- Deliver insightful analysis to improve pricing, margin and store performance
- Partner with non-finance teams to align financial goals with operational reality
- Implement robust forecasting and budgeting processes across global operations
- Build a finance function that could scale with rapid growth
The challenge was to find a candidate with multi-site retail experience, a data-driven mindset and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
Refined candidate profile
- Senior finance leader (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with multi-site retail or FMCG experience
- Track record of delivering commercial insights that drive revenue and margin growth
- Strong leadership skills to influence across international markets
- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting
- Skilled in stakeholder management at board and operational levels
Our Approach – Targeted international search
Leveraging our global retail network, we conducted a dual-track approach:
- Tapping into our network of proven retail finance leaders
- Proactively headhunting in competitor and adjacent markets
The shortlist was narrowed to candidates with a demonstrated impact on P&L performance and the agility to operate in fast-growth environments.
Outcome – A strategic appointment
Within 4 weeks, Talentedge successfully placed a Head of Commercial Finance with:
- Proven track record in international retail growth
- Hands-on experience in improving store-level profitability
- Expertise in building commercial finance functions from the ground up
The appointment strengthened the company’s leadership bench, improved decision-making speed, and laid the financial foundations for their next growth phase.
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