Commercial Finance Manager

ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic B2B supplier in the City of London is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to oversee the financial performance of significant contracts. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with strong financial planning skills and contract management experience. This role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 to £80,000, along with benefits like health insurance and pension, in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus BH

Health insurance

Pension

Life insurance

Professional membership fees paid

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in FP&A.
• Proven experience in contract accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial performance of a key contract.
• Deliver management information for decision making.
• Prepare and present monthly reporting packs.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)

Contract management

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Confident communication

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Your new company

Due to excellent growth and investment, our client, a highly successful B2B supplier, is looking to recruit a Commercial Finance Manager to support the financial planning and performance of a multi-million-pound contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional with strong FP&A and contract management experience to join a collaborative and forward thinking business.

Your new role

• Oversee the financial performance of a key contract, ensuring alignment with commercial terms.
• Deliver accurate and timely management information to support operational and strategic decision making.
• Take ownership of weekly and monthly finance reports produced by the central finance team.
• Prepare and present monthly reporting packs with clear analysis and commentary.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, inventory reporting, and cost control.
• Attend regular contract meetings and work closely with operational teams to drive performance.

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Strong background in financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
• Contract management.
• Proven experience in contract accounting and management information reporting.
• Commercially astute with a hands on approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Confident communicator, capable of presenting financial information clearly to both finance and non finance stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills.

What you'll get in return

• Good onward personal and career development
• Salary: £70,000 to £80,000
• 25 days holiday plus BH
• Hybrid working
• Health insurance
• Pension
• Life insurance
• Professional membership fees paid

What you need to do now

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