Commercial Finance Manager – Burton-on-Trent
Full-time, Permanent | 4 days on-site | Rapidly Growing Engineering Business
Alexander Daniels are proud to be partnering with a
fast-growing, innovative engineering company
who are on an exciting journey of expansion. We're looking for a
Commercial Finance Manager
to join their leadership team in Burton-on-Trent, taking ownership of financial performance across two divisions and driving real impact across the business.
This role is far from "just reporting the numbers" – you'll be the Finance Director's right hand, a trusted business partner to operational leaders, and the go-to person for turning data into decisions. You'll also get the opportunity to
shape processes, mentor a small team, and influence strategy
in a business that truly values finance at the heart of decision-making.
What you'll be doing:
* Take ownership of
management reporting
across two divisions.
* Partner with project managers
, influencing budgets, spend, and profitability.
* Lead and develop a small, ambitious finance team.
* Drive
month-end close
, including reconciliations and adjustments.
* Unlock cash and working capital improvements through smarter billing processes.
* Deliver
deep-dive financial analysis
to support margin growth and operational efficiency.
* Oversee
overhead reporting, cash forecasts, and strategic financial planning
.
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders, ensuring finance drives better decision-making.
What we're looking for:
* A fully qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA).
* Experience within a
project-based environment
(engineering, construction, facilities or similar).
* Strong Excel and systems knowledge – someone who can make numbers talk.
* A natural communicator who enjoys
business partnering
and working closely with non-finance stakeholders.
* Willingness to travel to other sites a couple of times a month.
* Energy, adaptability, and the confidence to thrive in a
fast-paced, growing business
.
This is an opportunity to join a business that's
going places
– where your input won't just be appreciated, it will directly shape the future of the company.