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Description
We’re seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Commercial Finance Manager to lead and evolve our financial operations. This pivotal role will drive strategic decision-making through insightful analysis, robust reporting, and continuous process improvement. You’ll be instrumental in shaping financial strategy, enhancing profitability, and ensuring operational efficiency, all while supporting long-term business stability and growth.
Department: Senior Management Team
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: West Malling
Compensation: £50,000 - £59,000 / year
Description
We’re seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Commercial Finance Manager to lead and evolve our financial operations. This pivotal role will drive strategic decision-making through insightful analysis, robust reporting, and continuous process improvement. You’ll be instrumental in shaping financial strategy, enhancing profitability, and ensuring operational efficiency, all while supporting long-term business stability and growth.
This is a high-impact position offering genuine career development opportunities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Amongst overseeing one direct report, the Finance Officer, there will be ownership of the financial processes split out as below:
Reporting & Financial Controls
* Lead Financial reporting and submissions, including insurance, premises.
* Primary point of contact for external auditors.
* Support monthly management accounts & cash flow preparation.
* Oversee quarterly VAT returns and maintain the fixed asset register, including depreciation.
* Manage compliance-related reporting including CIS, R&D claims, P11Ds submissions.
Analysis & Forecasting
* Own business forecasting and contribute to setting cost-saving targets and identifying growth opportunities.
* Deliver insightful financial results, KPIs, EBITDA calculations, and variance analysis.
* Lead budgeting processes across departments and for the full financial year, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Stakeholder Management
* Build strategic relationships across the business, acting as a trusted finance partner to internal and external stakeholders.
* Provide actionable insights to support departmental growth and external reporting.
* Manage and review client terms to ensure commercial alignment.
Process Improvement
* Champion continuous Improvement of financial processes and systems.
* Identify and implement best practices to enhance data accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making.
Operational Finance
* Oversee payroll, expenses, audit preparation, and asset management.
* Manage credit control including reconciliations and escalation procedures.
* Review and optimise invoicing processes, including client payment terms.
Strategic Projects & Ad Hoc Initiatives
* Lead cross-functional projects, collaborating with non-finance teams to deliver strategic outcomes.
* Monitor and track project performance, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Proven experience (at least 5 years) in Finance roles ideally within a commercial environment.
* ACCA or CIMA qualified, with strong technical accounting expertise.
* Advanced proficiency in Office365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), Xero and any other payroll software equivalent.
* Ideally (but not essential) is some Water industry experience (or TICC or Construction as a parallel).
* Exceptional communicator with the ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives.
* Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving.
* Hands-on and accountable, with a flexible mindset and ability to adapt to evolving business needs.
* Strong commercial acumen and deep understanding of financial procedures.
* Resilient and confident in managing competing priorities and delivering under pressure.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Why Join Us
At Veriflo Ltd, we specialise in professional project management and consultancy within the clean water sector. Our mission is to help clients reduce leakage and unaccounted-for water through innovative solutions and strategic planning. We work across water quality control, network operations, statutory outages, and strategic optimisation.
As a rapidly growing company, we pride ourselves on our expert team and collaborative culture. We work with industry leaders on high-profile projects such as Thames Water Tideway and HS2.
Join us to...
* Be part of a growing company with exciting national projects
* Work in a supportive, forward-thinking team with opportunities for career progression and professional development
* Make a real impact on the business and Finance department as well as the water industry.
Our Package...
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus long service award.
* Flexible working arrangements where possible & hybrid working
* 5% Employer Pension Contribution
* Professional Growth – We fund relevant qualifications and memberships in line with our Training and Professional Memberships Policy to support your career development.
* Team Events & Culture – Connect with colleagues at two company-wide events annually, including a Summer Team Building event and a Winter Party
* Health & Lifestyle Rewards with Benenden Health, including discounts at 3,500+ retailers, supermarkets, 24/7 GP access for you and your family, and private healthcare options.
* Enhanced company sick pay
* Refer a friend scheme
Please note that you will need to undergo a DBS background check if you are successful
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Sales
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