Commercial Finance Manager

Vitae Financial Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency in Birmingham seeks a Commercial Finance Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves delivering financial insights and supporting decision-making while collaborating with senior stakeholders. Candidates should have strong analytical capabilities and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment. This position includes hybrid working arrangements, requiring 2 days onsite each week.

Qualifications

• Experienced finance professional in a retail environment.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
• Capacity to collaborate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver reporting and analysis on core performance drivers.
• Provide forecasting support and identify key risks.
• Assist in delivering accurate period-end results.
• Collaborate with teams to identify commercial drivers.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Ability to challenge stakeholders

Job description

Overview

Commercial Finance Manager, 12-Month Fixed Term Contract | Hybrid Working - 2 Days Onsite (Birmingham, Midlands-Based) | Up to 60,000 + Benefits

We're currently looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our Retail client on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Based in the Midlands with hybrid working (2 days in the office), this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact by supporting key decision-making through robust financial insight and analysis. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll play a vital role in delivering accurate, timely financial information to help drive performance across our retail operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver reporting and analysis on core performance drivers
• Provide forecasting support, identifying key risks and opportunities
• Assist in delivering accurate period-end results
• Contribute to budget and forecast cycles alongside the FP&A team
• Develop and review business cases and post-investment appraisals for new initiatives (e.g. store openings, refurbishments, commercial projects)
• Support CAPEX reporting and capital committee (CAPCOM) processes
• Present business performance updates to operational teams (up to 20 attendees)
• Collaborate with the Retail team to identify and optimise key commercial drivers
• Build scalable data reporting tools to enhance area and business performance visibility
• Lead or contribute to ad-hoc strategic and analytical projects
• Play an integral role in supporting delivery of long-term (5-year) strategic goals

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. You'll need strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the confidence to challenge and support stakeholders across the business.

Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.