Commercial Finance Manager
Location: Twickenham, London
Salary: £70,000- £80,000 per annum + 10% bonus + benefits
Talent Guardian is proud to be exclusively recruiting for a high-profile Finance Manager role on behalf of a leading FMCG organisation. This is a newly created, progressive opportunity within a high-growth, dynamic commercial business managing a £200M+ P&L.
We’re looking for a high-impact finance leader to join a business where finance is critical to shaping the commercial direction. You’ll play a key role in owning customer profitability, managing tender processes, and driving efficiency through innovation and strategic insight.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the tender process end-to-end: from commercial critique and NEC analysis to go-live and post-implementation audit of costs.
Oversee monthly revenue reporting, including accruals, reconciliation, variance analysis, and ensuring the accuracy of P&L statements.
Work closely with the invoicing team to ensure cost control measures are in place and audit processes are robust.
After six months, take full ownership of customer profitability, understanding and explaining variances, and escalating to commercial leadership.
Drive improvements in costing, pricing, and revenue strategies.
Collaborate cross-functionally to challenge operational performance and identify opportunities for revenue growth.
Support the implementation of AI tools and automation to enhance reporting, reduce manual processes, and streamline finance operations.
Partner with commercial, operations, and audit teams across multiple regions Key Requirements
ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Proven experience in FMCG or similar fast-paced, high-transaction industries.
Strong commercial acumen and ability to critique tenders
Hands-on experience with revenue recognition, cost auditing, and financial forecasting.
Capable of working in a constantly evolving environment, re-forecasting and re-budgeting in response to global market changes.
Comfortable working in a high-responsibility environment — not a standard 9–5 role.
Desire to grow into a leadership position, with future responsibility for the costing, pricing, and AR cash audit teams. Team & Structure
Reports into: Head of Finance
Team Size: 6, with planned growth
Stakeholder interaction across regional and national finance Why Join?
Progressive role with a clear path to leadership.
Part of a restructured and growing finance function.
Exposure to high-value tenders and strategic commercial projects.
Opportunity to help drive the finance department’s digital transformation.
Be a key voice in shaping a customer-first, data-driven financial strategy