Commercial Finance Manager

Location: Sheffield / hybrid – 3 days per week in office

Department: Finance

Reports to: Financial Controller

Make a real commercial impact. Shape the future of Finance.

At Vivedia
, we put families and customers at the heart of everything we do. Guided by trust, dependability, and doing the right thing, we’re transforming how our business operates – and Finance is right at the centre of that journey.

We’re now looking for a Commercial Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in strengthening commercial insight, improving cost control, and modernising how Finance supports the business. This is far more than a reporting role, it’s about influencing decisions, driving performance, and helping shape a future‑focused Finance function.

As Commercial Finance Manager, you’ll be the trusted commercial partner to our Engineering and operational teams. You’ll combine hands‑on financial delivery with strategic insight, helping the business move from manual processes to automated, real‑time financial intelligence.

You’ll own key areas of management reporting and analysis while leading improvements that enhance visibility, accountability, and performance across the organisation.

• Acting as the commercial finance partner to Engineering and operational teams
• Improving cost visibility, control, and performance tracking across projects and BAU activity
• Developing robust project costing, margin analysis, and performance insight
• Influencing commercial decision‑making through clear, timely insight and constructive challenge
• Owning areas of the P&L, including variance analysis and insightful commentary
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling
• Driving continuous improvement across Finance, including the adoption of automation and AI
• Working closely with the Financial Controller to ensure strong governance and financial control
• Helping design and embed a scalable Finance function to support future growth

• Line manage and develop Accounts Assistants as roles evolve through automation
• Set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and move the team away from manual processing
• Embed a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA – essential)
• Strong management accounting and analytical capability
• Proven experience partnering with operational teams (Engineering exposure is a plus)
• Excellent commercial judgement with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders
• Experience driving process improvement and efficiency in evolving or transforming environments
• Comfortable working at pace while maintaining strong control
• Experience in project‑based, stock, or WIP environments is desirable
• A mindset focused on outcomes and performance, not just process

• Play a central role in a transforming Finance function
• Have real influence on business performance and decision‑making
• Work in an environment that values integrity, trust, and doing the right thing
• Be part of a business investing in automation, AI, and continuous improvement
• Develop your leadership skills while shaping the future of Finance

If you’re a commercially‑minded finance leader who wants to go beyond the numbers and truly influence how a business performs, we’d love to hear from you.