Role: Commercial Finance Manager
Location: London
Department: Finance
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Company Overview:
This opportunity is with a growth-oriented company seeking to enhance its financial performance and strategic decision-making. We cannot disclose the company name due to confidentiality.
Job Summary:
This key role involves leading financial planning and analysis, supporting commercial strategy, developing financial models, and partnering with various business units. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving data-driven decision making and improving overall financial performance.
Requirements:
* Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
* Lead the companys planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
* Analyze financial results and highlight key trends and improvement areas.
Commercial Strategy:
* Work with different teams to create financial plans that support business goals.
* Review the financial impact of new projects and suggest ways to improve outcomes.
Financial Modelling:
* Build and maintain detailed financial models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
* Run scenario and sensitivity analyses to guide decision-making.
Performance Tracking:
* Set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business success.
* Create dashboards and reports to share insights with senior leadership.
Budget Management:
* Lead the budgeting process and ensure it aligns with company strategy.
* Monitor spending vs. budget and report on any differences.
Business Partnering:
* Support departments like sales, product, and marketing with financial advice.
* Help assess the financial impact of business initiatives, including pricing decisions.
Risk Management:
* Identify financial risks and recommend actions to reduce them and protect the business.
Qualification/Education:
* ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualification is required.
Skills:
Strong financial modeling skills (3-statement models); proficiency with financial planning tools such as Datarails; excellent communication skills; ability to explain complex financial data clearly; comfortable working cross-functionally and in fast-paced environments; experience in pricing analysis or pricing strategy is highly desirable.
Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
skills
budgeting
qualifications
acca - qualified
education
university
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