Commercial Finance Manager

LHH; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization in the finance sector is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to join their team in Alderley Edge. The role involves acting as a business partner to senior management, leading financial plans, and managing compliance and reporting. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with strong experience in commercial finance, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in financial modelling. This is a full-time position offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with strong experience in commercial finance and business partnering.
• Ability to influence operational and commercial decisions through insightful analysis.
• Solid understanding of project-based revenue recognition and profitability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted business partner to senior management for profitability and growth.
• Lead the development and monitoring of budgets and financial plans.
• Manage monthly management accounts and statutory reporting.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Business partnering

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems (Business Central, NetSuite, SAP)

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager with strong commercial acumen and proven business partnering skills. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organisation operating in a highly specialised research and services environment, supporting global clients across multiple sectors.

Role Overview

The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making. Working closely with senior leadership, operational teams, and business development, you will provide insight, analysis, and governance to enable sustainable growth and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted business partner to senior management and operational teams, influencing decisions that enhance profitability and growth.
• Lead the development and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Manage monthly management accounts and statutory reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial analysis to support pricing strategies, project profitability, and investment decisions.
• Oversee project costing, bid evaluations, and scenario modelling for commercial opportunities.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors and funding bodies when required.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong experience in commercial finance and business partnering.
• Demonstrated ability to influence operational and commercial decisions through insightful analysis.
• Solid understanding of project-based revenue recognition, cost control, and profitability analysis within service-driven or research-focused sectors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities.
• Experience with modern ERP systems (e.g., Business Central, NetSuite, SAP) is desirable.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Public Health

Manchester, England, United Kingdom