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Job Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Your next career starts with Acosta Europe.
Acosta Europe is a people business with a progressive approach, operating as part of one of the largest Sales and Marketing agencies in the world. We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Finance Manager to join our UK head office team in a challenging and diverse role.
Role Details :
Job Title : Commercial Finance Manager (Europe)
Department: Finance
Salary : Competitive
Reports to: Head of Commercial Finance (Europe)
Location: Stoke, with regular travel to Woking.
This role involves regular travel to our Woking office.
About The Role
We are seeking a commercially astute and forward-thinking Commercial Finance Manager to join our dynamic European finance team.
This pivotal role will support the Head of Commercial Finance (Europe) and senior leadership by delivering insightful financial planning, strategic analysis, and commercial guidance.
You will lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes, while also driving system improvements and supporting key business decisions.
This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is passionate about using data and financial insight to influence business strategy and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis
* Monthly forecasts and annual budgets in collaboration with senior leadership.
* Build robust financial models to support new business opportunities, pricing strategies, and investment decisions.
* Conduct variance analysis and deliver actionable insights to improve performance. Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to assess business risks and opportunities.
Business Partnering & Commercial Insight
* Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing financial insight to support strategic and operational decisions.
* Collaborate with commercial teams to evaluate customer profitability, pricing models, and margin improvement initiatives.
* Contribute to developing and implementing additional financial and non-financial KPIs to monitor business performance.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
* Manage financial reporting and planning relationships with US Head Office.
* Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders including suppliers and consultants.
* Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including the commercial, finance, HR, and IT teams in both Woking and Stoke offices.
Compliance, Reporting & Risk Management
* Support external audits and ensure timely filing of ESG-related submissions.
* Monitor cash flow and support corporate tax planning and compliance.
* Contribute to ESG and sustainability reporting initiatives where applicable.
Systems, Processes & Digital Transformation
* Continue designing and implementing streamlined management reporting using the recently implemented Nectari system (Power BI equivalent).
* Automate monthly reporting processes to meet US deadlines (reduce from 10 to 5 working days).
* Project manage the implementation of key finance systems, including invoice scanning, expense management, and future ERP rollouts.
* Champion data quality, governance, and the use of advanced analytics tools to enhance decision-making.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
* Mentor junior finance team members and foster a culture of learning and development.
* Lead cross-functional project teams and promote continuous improvement.
* Take ownership of personal development and ensure completion of all mandatory training.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
* ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with post-qualification experience.
* Advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, SUMIF, INDEX, PIVOT TABLES, MACROS).
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
* Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive commercial outcomes.
* Experience working with US-based parent companies and international finance teams.
* Track record of system implementations and process improvements.
Desirable Experience
* Familiarity with ESG reporting and sustainability metrics.
* Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI equivalents).
* Exposure to enterprise systems like SAGE Intacct, Nectari, Business Central, Nav, or similar.
Additional Requirements
* Adherence to company policies, GDPR, and health & safety regulations.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and personal accountability.
Here at Acosta, passion drives us. We encourage boldness, curiosity, and innovation. We are motivated to learn and exceed expectations. We truly care, making us exceptional.
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