Commercial Finance Manager

via; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer brand is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to influence strategic decisions and improve performance. This role requires a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and at least 3 years of experience in a consumer-led environment. Key responsibilities include providing financial insights and reporting for margin improvement while partnering with commercial teams. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and hybrid working model.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing and retail discounts

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a multi-site retail, hospitality, or consumer-led environment.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Partner with commercial, procurement, and supply chain teams to provide financial insight and analysis.
• Lead financial insight for key margin workstreams.
• Deliver clear, accurate reporting for gross margin.

Skills

Analytical skills

Business partnering skills

Problem-solving ability

Strong communication

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager Consumer & Retail Sector
(Hybrid London 3+ days in office Start Date Flexible)

An established, high-performing consumer brand is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to partner with senior stakeholders across commercial, procurement, and supply chain teams. This is a key role for a commercially-minded finance professional who enjoys influencing strategic decisions, improving performance, and delivering meaningful financial insight in a fast-paced environment.

The Role

You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, using your analytical expertise to drive margin improvement, challenge assumptions, and enhance decision-making. Working closely with commercial and operational teams, you’ll play a pivotal role in understanding product performance, optimising pricing, and managing supplier relationships ensuring the business continues to grow sustainably and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with commercial, procurement, and supply chain teams to provide financial insight and analysis.
• Lead financial insight for key margin workstreams, including pricing, supplier reviews, and cost management.
• Deliver clear, accurate reporting for gross margin and head office cost centres.
• Support cost centre owners in managing budgets, forecasts, and performance tracking.
• Develop tools and reports to enhance visibility and decision-making.
• Drive process improvement and simplification across reporting and systems.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships, influencing stakeholders with data-driven insight.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture focused on delivery and improvement.

About You

We’re looking for a confident, analytical finance professional who enjoys partnering with non-finance teams to deliver impact. You’ll thrive in a fast-moving environment and be comfortable balancing detail with strategic perspective.

You’ll Bring:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with at least 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a multi-site retail, hospitality, or consumer-led environment.
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to simplify and communicate complex information.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving ability.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset and confidence working independently.
• Track record of driving insight, process improvement, and performance management.

Desirable:

• Experience with pricing strategy, product profitability, and supplier cost analysis.
• Proven success in driving margin improvement.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working model with regular time in a modern, central office.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Private medical insurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Comprehensive benefits platform, including wellbeing and retail discounts.