Job Description
Join Acosta Europe as a Commercial Finance Manager! Acosta Europe is part of one of the world's largest sales and marketing agencies, and we are looking for a Commercial Finance Manager (Europe) to join our UK head office team in a dynamic, high-impact role.
Location: Woking / Stoke (Hybrid – 3 days/week in an office)
Salary: Competitive
Reports to: Head of Commercial Finance (Europe)
About the Role
We need a commercially astute finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. In this pivotal role, you will provide financial planning, strategic analysis, and commercial guidance to senior leadership, driving business performance and influencing key decisions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Strategy & Analysis: Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning, delivering insights to improve performance.
2. Business Partnering: Provide financial guidance to senior stakeholders and support pricing strategies, customer profitability, and margin optimisation.
3. Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong relationships across internal teams, external partners, and our US Head Office.
4. Compliance & Risk: Support audits, ESG reporting, tax planning, and cash flow management.
5. Systems & Process Innovation: Optimise financial reporting using Nectari (Power BI equivalent) and automate reporting to meet US deadlines.
6. Leadership & Growth: Mentor junior team members, lead cross-functional projects, and champion continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
* ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with post-qualification experience.
* Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting expertise.
* Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, INDEX, PIVOT TABLES, MACROS).
* Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business impact.
* Experience working with US-based parent companies and international finance teams.
* Track record of system implementations & process improvements.
Desirable Experience
* Familiarity with ESG reporting & sustainability metrics.
* Knowledge of data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI equivalents).
* Exposure to SAGE Intacct, Nectari, Business Central, Nav or similar ERP systems.
Why Join Acosta Europe?
At Acosta Europe, passion drives everything we do. We embrace bold thinking, curiosity, and innovation, constantly striving to exceed expectations.
We care about developing our people, challenging the status quo, and making a meaningful impact.
Ready to elevate your career? Apply now.
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