Commercial Finance Manager

Guidant Global; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions provider is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to provide financial and commercial support, lead product costing, and manage raw materials. The role is hybrid, requiring 4 days in the office, and offers a competitive rate. Preferred experience includes Supply Chain Finance. The position starts on 10/11/2025 and ends on 25/05/2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and commercial support to the RTW Unit and Supply Chain Leads.
• Build strong, trusted partnerships and deliver insightful analysis with a commercial mindset.
• Lead product costing guidance for seasonal forecasts, budgets, and three-year plans.
• Partner with business teams on margin management and related initiatives.
• Support raw material (RM) and RM excess (RMX) management.
• Produce and track procurement budgets and utilisation targets for RMX.
• Manage Group raw materials excess and related provisions.
• Ensure financial rigour on key investment decisions.
• Contribute to cross-business margin initiatives.

Job description

Role: Commercial Finance Manager

Location: London SW1P 2AW, Hybrid (4 days per week in the office)

Start Date: 10/11/2025

End Date: 25/05/2026

Rate: 330- 400/day via umbrella

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial and commercial support to the RTW Unit and Supply Chain Leads.
• Build strong, trusted partnerships and deliver insightful analysis with a commercial mindset.
• Lead product costing guidance for seasonal forecasts, budgets, and three-year plans.
• Partner with business teams on margin management and related initiatives.
• Support raw material (RM) and RM excess (RMX) management, driving improved control and reduction of excess through process optimisation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Produce and track procurement budgets and utilisation targets for RMX.
• Manage Group raw materials excess and related provisions (actuals and forecasts).
• Ensure financial rigour on key investment decisions and track savings projects through to margin impact.
• Contribute to cross-business margin initiatives including strategic investments and cost efficiency projects.

Preferred Experience:

• Supply Chain Finance experience is advantageous but not essential.