Commercial Finance Manager

Commercial Finance Manager

Location:

Hybrid – Northwest or London (with occasional travel) Salary:
Excellent package available We are exclusively partnering with a major international organisation as it continues an exciting period of growth and transformation. As part of an evolving finance structure, we are seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to become key strategic business partners, supporting significant operational portfolios within a large, complex organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leading business where you will play an integral role in driving commercial performance, influencing operational decision-making and supporting the continued evolution of the finance function.

The Opportunity Working closely with operational leaders and senior finance stakeholders, you will provide commercial insight, challenge performance and help maximise financial outcomes across a diverse business area. Responsibilities will include:
Acting as a trusted finance partner, providing commercial support and financial guidance to senior business stakeholders. Producing budgets, forecasts and financial plans, identifying key risks, opportunities and areas for performance improvement. Delivering insightful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making. Building effective working relationships across finance and the wider business to support commercial initiatives and business objectives. Taking ownership of key aspects of the monthly reporting cycle, ensuring timely, accurate and meaningful financial information.

Preparing financial reports, management information and performance commentary for senior leadership. Identifying opportunities to enhance profitability through improved financial performance, cost management and operational efficiencies. Monitoring financial performance against budgets and forecasts, investigating variances and recommending appropriate actions. Maintaining strong financial governance, controls and compliance across the business area. Supporting operational managers by translating financial information into practical commercial insight.

Contributing to the ongoing development of reporting processes, financial systems and continuous improvement initiatives. About You We are interested in speaking with commercially focused finance professionals who can demonstrate experience operating within large, complex organisations. You will ideally have: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. Strong post-qualified commercial finance experience. Proven finance business partnering experience. Strong analytical, reporting and financial modelling skills.

Experience partnering senior stakeholders. Background within large, complex organisations. Currently operating at Finance Manager level. Experience gained within outsourced services, support services, infrastructure, logistics, engineering, manufacturing, retail, healthcare or other large operational environments would all be of interest.

The Person You will be Commercially minded with strong business acumen. Confident influencing senior stakeholders. Excellent communication and relationship building skills. Analytical, proactive and adaptable. Whilst we genuinely appreciate every application received, the anticipated volume of interest means we are unfortunately unable to respond individually to every applicant. We thank you for your interest and encourage you to keep an eye on our future opportunities within finance.