Job Description
Global Organisation seeks a Commercial Finance Manager to join their team for a 12-month contract. The Commercial Finance Manager would be a confident and commercially minded individual who will support the Advertising, Marketing, and innovation teams of the business. This role is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of the brand, shaping how the business invests in marketing, digital activity, and new initiatives.
Duties of the Commercial Finance Manager include:
* Maintain accurate accounting records and produce high quality management accounts and statutory information for both Marketing & Advertising
* Business partner with Innovation, Marketing and Digital Marketing teams, providing timely and reliable financial insight.
* Provide analysis to the marketing and digital marketing teams to facilitate data-driven investment decisions.
* Producing clear and transparent financial reports for the franchisee community, building trust, and ensuring compliance.
* Analysing the Return on Investment (ROI) of marketing campaigns and identifying trends in marketing spend to optimize future investments.
* Ensuring robust financial controls are in place and working, leading to audit-ready documentation.
* Assisting in the budgeting and forecasting processes for advertising expenditures and digital initiatives.
* Ad-hoc projects.
Requirements for the Commercial Finance Manager include:
* Fully qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA with a minimum of three years post qualification experience,
* Experience in commercial finance and business partnering; bonus if you have supported Marketing or Innovation teams.
* Demonstrated line management and coaching experience, with the ability to develop and support high performing talent.
* Highly proficient in Excel, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insight.
* Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior leaders and influencing decision making.
Benefits include hybrid working, performance-based bonuses, private health & dental and income protection.