Commerical Finance Manager

Commercial Finance Manager | PE-Backed Technology SME | Manchester

Sellick Partnership is working exclusively with a PE-backed SME technology business based in Manchester, as they look to appoint a Commercial Finance Manager to join their growing finance function.

This is a highly visible role, sitting right at the centre of commercial decision-making. You'll take ownership of the profitability, cost and workforce models that shape strategy, and play a leading part in the annual planning cycle — a strong opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to step up into a role with genuine influence at leadership level.

Location: Manchester — hybrid working, 2 days per week in the office

Reporting to: Finance Director

• Take the lead on the annual budget cycle and ongoing reforecasts, pulling together input from across the commercial and operational functions
• Develop and maintain reliable forecasting models, monitoring actuals against budget and unpicking the story behind any variances
• Work closely with senior leaders to turn commercial ambitions into realistic, deliverable financial targets

• Build and own models that give a clear view of margin performance across products, clients and business units
• Dig into what's driving costs and flag opportunities to sharpen profitability and efficiency
• Provide scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support pricing, investment and other key commercial calls

• Maintain headcount and resourcing models that connect people plans to cost and capacity
• Deliver accurate, timely reporting and KPIs that translate raw data into meaningful commercial insight
• Build out dashboards and reporting packs that feed into monthly reviews and board discussions

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with solid post-qualification experience in a commercial finance setting
• A track record of owning budgeting, forecasting and modelling in a commercially-driven business
• Advanced Excel skills are a must; familiarity with BI/reporting tools would be a bonus
• Confident stakeholder management — able to hold your own with senior non-finance leaders
• A sharp commercial mind, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving

• Manchester — hybrid, 2 days per week in the office

If you are interested in this role, please get in touch john.