Commercial Finance Manager

This role is hugely focused on commercial finance, with daily interaction with the commercial leadership teams and genuinely playing a key part in the strategic decision‑making process to push the business to the next level.

Some of the responsibilities for the successful Commercial Finance Manager:

• Provide expert financial advice to senior leadership to guide business strategy and decision‑making.
• Lead financial planning processes, including annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the objectives of central functions and overall business plan.
• Deliver high‑quality financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend reporting, and scenario modelling.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support revenue planning and performance tracking.
• Partner with Execs and commercial teams to provide financial insights and recommendations to drive revenue growth and cost efficiencies.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to provide strategic financial guidance on pricing, profitability, and investment decisions.
• Drive financial performance analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.

Skills, experience and qualifications - Ideal (not essential):

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a Commercial finance role
• Strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision support.
• Exceptional business partnering and communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.