Commercial Finance Manager

Overview

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Commercially minded with strong business acumen.
• Confident influencing senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Analytical, proactive and adaptable.