Commercial Finance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Commercial Finance Business Partner to enhance forecasting and reporting processes. This key role involves delivering insights to senior stakeholders within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a finance background, and a passion for improvement in a fast-paced, data-rich setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus potential

Significant exposure to the executive team

Clear path to future leadership roles

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering.
• Strong communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-moving, data-rich environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and reforecasting cycles, collaborating with leadership.
• Own weekly and monthly reporting across key metrics.
• Analyse business performance and enhance reporting systems.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or QBE

Tools

Excel

Job description

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The Company

A large, private equity-backed group with international operations and a strong track record of growth, innovation, and diversification. The business operates across multiple territories and sectors, with a focus on data-led performance and commercial insight. This is a fast-paced environment with significant investment in systems and reporting capabilities.

The Role

A key role within the commercial finance team, responsible for leading forecasting and reporting processes, delivering high-quality insight to senior stakeholders, and supporting strategic decision-making across the group’s largest business unit.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead budgeting and reforecasting cycles, working closely with commercial and finance leadership
• Own weekly and monthly reporting across key commercial and financial metrics
• Analyse business performance across multiple territories, identifying areas for improvement
• Enhance reporting systems and processes in collaboration with operational and data teams
• Work alongside financial operations to ensure accuracy and completeness in revenue reporting
• Contribute to strategic projects, including market development, operational efficiency, and potential acquisitions

The Candidate

We’re looking for a commercially driven finance professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for delivering actionable insight.

You will bring:

• 3+ years’ experience in a commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering role
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs
• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or QBE
• Strong communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to work in a fast-moving, data-rich environment
• Results-oriented mindset and a drive for continuous improvement

The Opportunity

• A collaborative, inclusive culture with strong growth ambitions
• A business backed by private equity with ongoing investment in its people and platforms
• Significant exposure to the executive team
• Competitive salary with bonus potential and core benefits
• A clear path to future leadership roles within a growing and ambitious organisation