Commercial Finance Manager

Markerstudy Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance services provider seeks a Commercial Finance Manager to deliver budget targets and drive commercial strategy. The role involves providing strategic insights, managing risks, and fostering strong partnerships. Ideal candidates will have relevant accounting qualifications and experience in FP&A and business partnering, with advanced Excel skills. This hybrid position allows for impactful decision-making within a collaborative team culture, balancing profitability with growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in FP&A and business partnering, ideally including partner-facing environments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A naturally curious mindset with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver budget targets across volumes and EBITDA.
• Drive commercial strategy and pricing optimisation.
• Investigate performance issues and deliver impactful ad-hoc analysis.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Business Partnership

Advanced Excel

Anaplan or similar systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)

Tools

Excel

Anaplan

Job description

Location: Hybrid - Peterborough or Manchester

Role: Commercial Finance Manager

Commercial Finance Manager

At Markerstudy, our ambition is clear: to become the UK's leading General Insurance Services Provider by delivering innovative, value-driven products and exceptional customer experiences. To support this journey, we're looking for a commercially astute finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys shaping financial outcomes that truly move the needle.

About the Role

As a Commercial Finance Manager within Markerstudy Distribution, you'll be a trusted partner to our trading teams and external partners. Your insight, challenge and strategic thinking will underpin key commercial decisions, ensuring we forecast accurately, optimise growth and earnings, and deliver strong financial performance across the division. This is an opportunity to take real ownership of commercial outcomes while influencing strategy, processes, and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Deliver budget targets across volumes and EBITDA.
• Drive commercial strategy and pricing optimisation to balance growth with profitability.
• Identify and quantify opportunities to create additional value through commercial and cost initiatives.
• Manage Risks & Opportunities with precision and transparency.
• Support initiative delivery, providing financial tracking and ensuring functional owners feel accountable for delivering outcomes.

Strategic & Analytical Insight

• Champion process simplification and continuous improvement, including transition to Group Anaplan modelling and data.
• Own consistent trading reporting and forecasting across Distribution.
• Investigate performance issues and deliver impactful ad-hoc analysis to strengthen business intelligence.
• Dedicate regular time away from BAU to push forward improvements and embed smarter ways of working.
• Support M&A activity, including due diligence and information requests.

Building Strong Partnerships

• Strengthen relationships with internal P&L owners and external partners to foster collaboration and jointly owned plans.
• Work closely with key stakeholders across Atlanta and central finance teams, building trust and alignment.

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure all compliance training is completed on time.
• Uphold Financial Reporting Standards and adhere to business policies across the finance function.

People, Culture & ESG

• Maintain a clear PDP with achievable objectives.
• Play an active role in shaping a "One Finance" culture built on teamwork, curiosity, and shared success.

What You'll Bring

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
• Strong experience in FP&A and business partnering, ideally including partner-facing environments.
• Advanced Excel capability, including model-building.
• Experience working with Anaplan or similar systems for streamlined processes and insightful reporting.
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A naturally curious mindset, proactive approach, and appetite for driving change.

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you're looking for a role where you can influence decision-making, deliver meaningful commercial value, and be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of Markerstudy.