Commercial Finance Manager

Farnell Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.

Commercial Finance Manager

Location:

Leeds Head Office – Canal Road Business:
Farnell (an Avnet company)
Reporting to:
Senior Manager, FP&AAbout Farnell Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global distributor of electronic components, products and solutions, supporting engineers and businesses worldwide. Based at our Leeds head office on Canal Road, our finance team plays a critical role in providing insight, governance and commercial challenge to support strong decision‑making across a complex, fast‑moving organisation.

Job Summary As Commercial Finance Manager, you will provide high‑quality financial analysis, forecasting and commercial insight to support business planning and performance management. Reporting to the Senior Manager, FP&A, you will act as a subject matter expert, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to interpret financial and operational data, develop models and scenarios, and influence strategic and commercial decisions.

This role requires a strong blend of technical finance expertise, commercial acumen and the confidence to operate independently in a senior, highly visible position.

Along with offering a competitive salary package, what's in it for you?

A supportive team environment where everyone is working toward the same goal.

A strong open-door policy within management

An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your careerA senior, influential role within an established FP&A and commercial finance function

Direct exposure to business leaders and strategic initiatives

Opportunity to shape financial planning, forecasting and performance reportingA role with real impact on commercial decisions and long‑range business outcomes

Career development opportunities within Farnell and the wider Avnet organisation

Pension scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday FREE Onsite Parking Flexible hybrid working

Reward schemes – i.e. EV Car Scheme What will you be doing

Providing analytical and commercial finance support to leaders across the global Farnell business, including P&L forecasting, investment appraisal, scenario planning, budgeting and cost analysis

Developing financial forecasts, models and business cases to support strategic and operational decision‑making

Conducting economic and financial analysis covering areas such as returns on investment, working capital, depreciation, investment performance and regulatory impacts

Gathering, analysing and summarising data to support financial plans, acquisition activity, future requirements and operating forecasts

Working closely with the regional accounting teams during month‑end close to provide insight, critique, challenge and review of financial performance in your areas of responsibility

Producing high‑quality standard and ad‑hoc reporting, including trend analysis, forecasting, narrative commentary, bridge analysis and what-if scenarios

Owning production and distribution of financial reports to ensure accuracy and integrity of results

Partnering with management to develop, monitor and report on key performance indicators, including providing appropriate support and challenge (where required) to potential business decisions

Supporting the development, preparation and presentation of short‑ and long‑range financial plans, including operating expense budgets for particular global functions

Acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing insight, challenge and recommendations on complex financial matters

What about you Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with typically 8+ years’ experience in business partnering, FP&A or a similar role Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience working with complex accounting and financial systems

Proven ability to operate as a subject matter expert, advising management on complex financial and commercial issues

Highly analytical, with strong financial modelling, forecasting and data interpretation skills

Comfortable working independently, using sound judgement to…