Job Description
Harper May is working with a leading cosmetics company known for its innovative product lines, rapid growth, and strong brand presence across retail and e-commerce channels. As the business continues to scale, they are looking to appoint a Commercial Finance Manager to provide insight, drive performance, and support strategic commercial decisions across the organisation.
Role Overview:The Commercial Finance Manager will act as a key business partner to commercial and operational teams, delivering financial analysis, performance reporting, and strategic insight. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional to join a fast-paced, product-led environment with real influence on business direction.
Key Responsibilities:
* Business partner with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to support financial performance
* Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes for commercial functions
* Deliver monthly performance analysis, sales reporting, and margin analysis
* Provide financial insight for new product development, pricing decisions, and promotions
* Support inventory and demand planning with financial input and scenario modelling
* Monitor and track key KPIs across sales channels and product categories
* Drive improvements in commercial reporting and planning tools
* Support ad-hoc strategic projects and board-level reporting
Candidate Profile:
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or finalist, with strong commercial finance experience
* Background in consumer goods, cosmetics, retail, or e-commerce preferred
* Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills
* Strong Excel proficiency; experience with BI/reporting tools is desirable
* Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders across departments
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially minded