Commercial Finance Manager; Interim

Harper May is partnering with an established, international B2B technology business. A Commercial Finance Manager is being hired on an initial six-month interim basis, with a clear route to a permanent role for the right person.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Commercial Finance Manager will review and present the monthly results and lead the commercial analysis and FP&A side of the business. A Management Accountant prepares the month-end, so this role is about reviewing it, explaining it and turning the numbers into insight the business can act on.

• Review the month-end management accounts prepared by the Management Accountant
• Present monthly results and variance commentary to the Head of Finance and senior leadership
• Lead commercial analysis across customers, products and markets, including margin and profitability
• Own budgeting, forecasting and reforecasts
• Build and improve reporting and KPIs that help the business make decisions
• Partner with commercial and operational teams on pricing, deals and performance
• Support ad-hoc analysis and projects for the Head of Finance and the leadership team

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Strong commercial finance or FP&A background
• Confident reviewing management accounts and presenting numbers to non-finance leaders
• Strong Excel and modelling skills
• Available for an interim start, and open to the role becoming permanent
• Based within a comfortable commute of Stamford; three days a week in the office