Job Description
COMMERCIAL FINANCE MANAGERREMOTE (WITH TRAVEL TO LONDON ONCE PER MONTH)£60,000 TO £70,000 + BONUS (UP TO 8%)THE COMPANY:We're exclusively partnered with a fast-growing, investor-backed SME that has scaled from £7m to £22m ARR in just 12 months and is on track to exceed £50m ARR in the year ahead. As the business continues to expand, they're building out a best-in-class finance function and are now looking to hire a Commercial Finance Manager into a newly created role.THE OPPORTUNITY:Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a hands-on opportunity to build the commercial finance capability from the ground up. You'll own cost of sales, cashflow forecasting and stock modelling (including perishable goods), as well as partnering with key commercial stakeholders across supply chain, marketing and operations to support budgeting, planning and strategic decision making.The business is preparing for further scale and investment in systems, and you'll also play a key role in the roll-out of a new ERP. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact from day one and to grow a cost control team over time. THE COMMERCIAL FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:
* Own cost of sales reporting and commercial cost analysis
* Deliver accurate forecasting and modelling for perishable stock and inventory
* Lead budgeting, planning, and reforecasting processes across departments
* Manage short- and medium-term cashflow forecasting and daily cash reporting
* Build financial models to support commercial decision-making
* Develop and deliver insightful KPI and performance reporting
* Act as finance business partner to supply chain, marketing, and commercial teams
* Play a key role in the ERP system implementation alongside IT and finance
* Support the future build-out of a cost control team
THE PERSON:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
* Commercial finance background with strong FP&A and cost of sales experience
* Experienced in a Commercial Finance Manager role or similar, such as, Finance Business Partner, Senior Management Accountant
* Must have the confidence and personality to interact with various stakeholders at all levels
* Hands-on, proactive and comfortable building processes from scratch
* Strong cashflow forecasting, stock modelling and budgeting expertise
* Confident working with commercial and operational stakeholders
* Previous experience in a fast-paced, scaling SME is essential
* Ideally worked in a product-led environment such as FMCG, engineering, manufacturing, retail or similar
* Advanced Excel and modelling skills
* Strong systems mindset, ideally with ERP implementation experience
* Familiarity with Xero is advantageous
TO APPLY:Please send your CV for the Commercial Finance Manager role via the advert for immediate consideration.
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