Commercial Finance Manager

Guidant Global; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager in London. The role involves providing financial support to the RTW Unit and supporting supply chain leads. You will be responsible for financial analysis, budget tracking, and managing raw material excess. Experience in supply chain finance is a plus. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring 4 days a week in the office.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance and commercial support.
• Ability to build strong, trusted partnerships.
• Experience in financial analysis with a commercial mindset.

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 management and drive improvement.
• Manage Group raw materials excess and related provisions.
• Ensure financial rigour on key investment decisions.

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.