Job Description
Commercial Finance Manager (4 days per week) | Luxury Manufacturing Business | St Albans
Harmonic are proud to be partnering with a reputable family-owned design and manufacturing business in their search for a Part Time (4 days p/w) Commercial Finance Manager. The business is entering an exciting period of growth, looking for a "right hand" to the CEO and someone to be the voice of finance for the wider business.
The Client
Our client are a £4m t/o, 25 headcount British design and manufacturing business with a rich history and strong industry niche. After a period of consolidation, they are entering an exciting stage of growth with several exciting projects in the pipeline. As they grow in revenue and expand their operations, sales, and project management teams, they're looking for a finance leader to partner with the senior leadership team and be the voice of finance as they scale.
The business has been operating both in the UK and internationally, dedicated to sustainability and longevity in their products. They're known for their high-quality designs and hold a strong reputation in the premium and luxury space. They are a tight-knit team who value in-office presence and collaborative work, with a strong appetite for their next finance leader to introduce change and growth-led initiatives.
The Role
This is a commercially engaged Finance Manager position where you will move between financial stewardship and strategic thinking. Some days you will be the steady hand, ensuring control, compliance, and discipline. Other days you will be deep in margin, pricing, cash, and commercial performance, helping leadership make smarter, more confident decisions.
You will work closely with the CEO and senior team, bringing clarity to performance, insight to commercial decisions, and structure to growth, while remaining connected to the real workings of the business, from product to production to customer.
Responsibilities
* Deliver product, job, and margin insight to support pricing and commercial decisions
* Bring financial visibility to sales performance, pipeline, and revenue conversion
* Own the financial control of the business including management accounts, reporting, and audit readiness
* Lead cashflow, working capital, and financial discipline across the organisation
* Maintain strong compliance across VAT, PAYE, payroll, and statutory reporting
* Support inventory, supplier, and cost management within a manufacturing environment
* Partner with leadership on scenario planning, forecasting, and growth strategy
* Continuously improve systems, controls, and financial processes
* Line manage a Bookkeeper who oversees the transactional finance function
What our client needs to see (essential):
* ACCA or CIMA Qualified, QBE highly considered
* Experience in a product-led, manufacturing, or design environment
* Strong grounding in cashflow, financial control, and margin awareness
* Commercial instinct, comfortable discussing pricing, cost, and performance
* Clear communicator able to explain, influence, and challenge non-finance stakeholders
What we would like to see (non-essential):
* Experience in a Founder-Led SME
* Experience in a sole finance role
Location: St Albans / Hertfordshire
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 pro rata (£62k - £68k full-time equivalent)
Start Date: Flexible
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At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.