Head of Commercial Finance (FP&A) – Warrington Area (Hybrid)
Location:
Warrington (Hybrid Working Available)
Sector:
Manufacturing / Distribution
Salary:
£75,000 + discretionary bonus
High-growth business | Board-level influence | Strategic, insight-led role
The Opportunity
We're partnering with a fast-growing manufacturer and distributor of technical products, currently undergoing a period of exceptional commercial expansion and transformation. As part of their continued investment in strategic decision-making, they are seeking a
Head of Commercial Finance (FP&A)
to play a pivotal role in shaping commercial performance across the business.
This is a newly created, high-profile leadership position reporting directly to the CFO. It's an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys driving strategy and performance through data and insight.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the FP&A function – budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
* Act as a true business partner across Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations
* Develop commercial reporting packs, dashboards, and KPIs to support decision-making
* Analyse product profitability, customer margins, and pricing strategies
* Support the evaluation and ROI analysis of strategic growth initiatives
* Drive improvements in data accuracy, modelling, and business intelligence tools
* Present insights and strategic recommendations to the CFO and senior leadership team
* Mentor and develop a small, high-performing team
About You
* Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA) with strong post-qualification experience
* Proven track record in a senior commercial finance or FP&A role – ideally in manufacturing, wholesale, or distribution
* Advanced Excel and modelling skills – able to distil complexity into actionable insight
* Confident communicator with strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
* Commercially astute with a focus on margin, profitability, and growth
* Comfortable rolling your sleeves up in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
What's on Offer
* £75,000 basic salary
* discretionary bonus
* Hybrid working
– flexibility around your life and responsibilities
* High-visibility role
– reporting directly to the CFO, influencing at board level
* Clear
progression opportunities
as the business continues to scale
* A culture that values
innovation, insight, and commercial impact