Commercial Director

Ocean to Earth Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary consultancy to appoint a commercially driven and strategically minded Commercial Director.

This is a senior leadership opportunity within an organisation known for its enthusiastic and collaborative team of planners, environmental consultants, engineers, designers, and health & safety professionals. The business prides itself on delivering technically excellent, innovative solutions that span the full lifecycle of a project—from early feasibility and planning through to design and construction.

As a trusted partner to clients across the energy, infrastructure, industry, and built environment sectors, the consultancy is committed to driving sustainable, client-focused outcomes that support people and the planet.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s commercial strategy in alignment with its broader vision and objectives.

• Head up the commercial and operational finance teams, providing strong leadership and promoting a high-performance culture.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, project managers, corporate finance, clients, and external partners.

• Take ownership of commercial negotiations, pricing models, and contractual terms to ensure optimal financial outcomes.

• Deliver clear and accurate reporting to the executive team on key financial and commercial performance indicators, including profit centre tracking.

• Design and implement strategies to reduce aged WIP, manage write-offs, and mitigate financial risk.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operational delivery and ensure alignment with commercial goals.

• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and financial compliance across all activities.

• Continuously evaluate and improve the company’s financial performance and governance structures.

• Champion financial discipline and commercial awareness across the wider organisation.

• Oversee and refine budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes.

• Identify and drive system and process improvements to increase commercial effectiveness.

• Represent the business on commercial and financial matters both internally and externally.

• Strengthen cash flow management and embed risk mitigation measures.

• Contribute to long-term business value and enterprise growth.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Commercial Director, Finance Director, or similar senior-level commercial role, ideally within a consultancy environment.

• Minimum 10 years' experience in commercial or financial leadership, including at least 3 years in an executive or board-level position.

• Track record of shaping and delivering impactful commercial and financial strategies.

• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

• High level of commercial awareness with robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Degree-qualified in Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related discipline.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with sound decision-making judgement

• Financial acumen and commercial insight

• Strong leadership and team development capability

• Skilled in negotiation and relationship building

• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic environment

• Highly analytical with attention to financial detail

• Clear, persuasive communicator

• Integrity, transparency, and accountability

• Ability to lead across both strategic and operational levels

This is an exciting and high-impact role for a commercially focused leader who thrives on working with multidisciplinary teams to drive value, growth, and long-term success. If you're passionate about aligning commercial excellence with sustainable project delivery, we would love to hear from you.

Connect with Ocean to Earth Recruitment to find out more or apply in confidence.