Overview

Commercial Director – Global Creative Agency. A leading international creative agency, partnering with some of the world’s most recognised luxury and lifestyle brands across strategy, design, content, and production, is looking for a Commercial Director.

With offices in Europe, the US, and the Middle East, and as part of a wider global group of industry-leading agencies, the business is scaling quickly. Reporting to the CFO, this role will be pivotal in driving sustainable profitability, operational excellence, and best-in-class commercial practices across international markets.

Base pay range

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Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning & analysis, delivering insight to shape strategic decisions.
• Partner with senior leadership to improve project and divisional profitability.
• Support client and supplier contract negotiations, ensuring commercial value is maximised.
• Oversee commercial operations including insurance, IT services, and vendor management.
• Drive process improvements that balance creativity with financial discipline.
• Lead and develop a small commercial team, working closely with Finance, HR, and Operations.

Candidate profile

• Significant senior-level experience in commercial, finance, or operations within creative, professional services, or consulting.
• Strong financial literacy with expertise in FP&A, pricing, and profitability analysis.
• Proven success in contract negotiations, ideally across international markets.
• Hands-on experience managing insurance, IT suppliers, and broader commercial operations.
• A collaborative leader able to influence at senior level and drive positive change.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially sharp, strategically minded leader to join a global, entrepreneurial business at a dynamic stage of growth.

Start: ASAP

If you are interested in learning more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Details

• Seniority level
  • Director

• Employment type
  • Full-time

• Job function
  • Strategy/Planning, Finance, and Management

• Industries
  • Technology, Information and Media, Business Consulting and Services, and Professional Services

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Locations

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

London Area, United Kingdom