Role Overview
As the Commercial Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role within our Finance Team, partnering
with the Senior Leadership Team to shape decisions and drive growth throughout the business. This is a
high impact role in a fast-paced environment, that requires strong commercial acumen, excellent
analytical capability and the ability to both interpret and present complex business data with
commercial insight.
The role combines planning and forecasting with in-depth analysis and is ideal for someone who wants
to add immediate value and have a real impact on commercial decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Budgeting and Forecasting
• Lead on planning, budgeting and forecasting designing and maintaining robust financial models
• Provide clear commercial insight and reporting to the senior leadership team
• Own pricing strategy and margin management working alongside the FD
• Ensure strong alignment between budgeted commercial commitments and operational capability
• Production and distribution of weekly revenue and EBITDA forecasts
Month End Reporting
• Produce month end variance analysis including detailed budget variance review – highlighting risks
and opportunities
• Revenue reconciliation between financial systems
• Produce quarterly board pack for SLT and Group distribution
• Deliver in-depth sales and margin analysis
• Prepare and distribute Customer Business Analysis reports
• Maintain monthly KPI reporting
• Play a key role in implementation of the new financial system regarding the specification of reports
• Develop and maintain Power BI reports to inform commercial decision making
Business Partnering
• Collaborate with sales, finance and operational teams to challenge performance and improve profitability
• Lead on quarterly business reviews with budget holders
• Work closely with the Head of Sales to model scenarios for new business opportunities to ensure optimal profitability
Skills & Experience
• Qualified Accountant
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
• Understanding of pricing, margin management and commercial performance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; confident using IT systems
• Exposure to BC / Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI desirable
Hours
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (between 8:30am – 6:00pm, Monday to Friday)
Occasional evening or Saturday work may be required at month-end or year-end
Work Location
Hybrid (3 days in the Chester office)