Head of Finance & Commercial Analytics

Demant A/S; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hearing care retailer in the UK seeks a Head of Finance & Commercial Analytics. This full-time office-based role involves leading a team of Finance Business Partners to support data-driven decisions across the business. Responsibilities include overseeing budgeting, reporting, and compliance while providing insights to senior leadership. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with strong financial analysis skills. A commitment to driving commercial performance is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate commitment to driving commercial performance.
• Be technically and commercially minded as well as detail-oriented.
• Proven track record of managing audits and improving financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Finance Business Partners and Data Analysts.
• Provide commercial insight and recommendations to leadership.
• Drive forward commercial reporting capabilities and insights.

Skills

Strong financial analysis

Commercial insight

Team leadership

Budgeting and forecasting

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Google Looker

Financial systems

Job description

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Please note this is a full time role and will be mostly office based.

Salary - £55k-70k

We are seeking a motivated, commercially-minded and detail-oriented Head of Finance & Commercial Analytics. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, this is a pivotal role with significant influence across the business. You will occasionally act as a deputy for the Director of Finance, ensuring continuity in financial leadership.

As Head of Finance & Commercial Analytics, you will lead a team of Finance Business Partners and Analysts dedicated to enabling managers across all functions to make high-quality, data-driven decisions. Your mission is to bridge the gap between financial data and commercial outcomes, translating complex numbers into actionable and commercially relevant insights that drive performance and profitability. A key part of this role will be leading regular P&L reviews with business leaders, ensuring clarity on financial performance and accountability for results.

You will also oversee budgeting, forecasting, audit coordination, tax and regulatory reporting and drive continuous improvements in financial systems and processes.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of Finance Business Partners and Data Analysts to help managers make well-informed and data driven decisions.
• Provide financial and commercial insight and recommendations to senior leadership, sales managers and support function managers.
• Drive forward and develop the commercial reporting capabilities and insights using a variety of tools including Google Looker.
• Evaluateand enhance financial systems and tools to improve reporting, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes aligned with strategic goals.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and legal advisors to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Establish, document, and monitor internal controls to ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Support the managers in other accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliation and OnePlan.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with colleagues from parent and sister entities.

About You

• Demonstrate a strong desire and commitment to driving commercial performance and delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Be technically strong as well as commercially minded, detail-oriented, and confident in a managing in change.
• Adopt a forward-thinking approach to technology, experimenting with new solutions to unlock efficiencies and improve outcomes.
• Be a fully Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Possess strong technical knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and UK tax regulations.
• Proven track record of managing audits and improving financial processes.
• Operate effectively within a complex organisational structure, balancing influence with adherence to governance and compliance frameworks.
• Exhibit flexibility and vision to anticipate future needs while maintaining focus on both short-term and long-term strategic goals.

Personal Attributes:

• Team player
• Trust-builder

Process

1stInterviews w/c 5th Jan

2ndinterview 12th January 2026

Closing Date 31st December 2025

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About Audika Group

The Audika Group is the hearing care division of Demant and we are one of the world's leading hearing care retailers with more than 3,500 clinics in 25 markets. If you join our team, you are guaranteed an inspiring and motivating working environment in a highly international environment. You will work with a variety of different countries, cultures and perspectives, in close collaboration with amazing and committed colleagues.

Who we are

Hidden Hearing belongs to Audika Group which is the Hearing Care division of Demant and one of the world’s leading hearing care retailers.

With more than 5,000 hearing care experts in over 3,500 clinics worldwide, we combine our global reach with a local approach and strong local brands. Our team includes audiologist, managers, front-desk staff, and many other global and local functions. We are diverse in our talents, cultures, and perspectives, but united in our vision -To help more people hear better with the best personalized care.

So, if you are ready to make a career out of helping people love their ears, we would love to hear from you.