Commercial Finance Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a Commercial Finance Business Partner to enhance forecasting and reporting processes. The role involves delivering actionable insights to senior stakeholders and requires strong analytical skills and experience in commercial finance. Join a fast-paced, data-driven environment with opportunities for growth and significant exposure to executive leadership.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus potential

Strong growth ambitions

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Exposure to the executive team

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering role.
• Strong communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-moving, data-rich environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and reforecasting cycles.
• Own weekly and monthly reporting across key commercial and financial metrics.
• Enhance reporting systems and processes in collaboration with operational and data teams.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Results-oriented Mindset

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or QBE

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Commercial Finance Business Partner - Cheshire / Manchester

£70,000 - £75,000, bonus, benefits

The Company

A large, private equity-backed group with international operations and a strong track record of growth, innovation, and diversification. The business operates across multiple territories and sectors, with a focus on data-led performance and commercial insight. This is a fast-paced environment with significant investment in systems and reporting capabilities.

The Role

A key role within the commercial finance team, responsible for leading forecasting and reporting processes, delivering high-quality insight to senior stakeholders, and supporting strategic decision-making across the group’s largest business unit.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead budgeting and reforecasting cycles, working closely with commercial and finance leadership
• Own weekly and monthly reporting across key commercial and financial metrics
• Analyse business performance across multiple territories, identifying areas for improvement
• Enhance reporting systems and processes in collaboration with operational and data teams
• Work alongside financial operations to ensure accuracy and completeness in revenue reporting
• Contribute to strategic projects, including market development, operational efficiency, and potential acquisitions

The Candidate

We’re looking for a commercially driven finance professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for delivering actionable insight.

You will bring:

• 3+ years’ experience in a commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering role
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs
• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or QBE
• Strong communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to work in a fast-moving, data-rich environment
• Results-oriented mindset and a drive for continuous improvement

The Opportunity

• A collaborative, inclusive culture with strong growth ambitions
• A business backed by private equity with ongoing investment in its people and platforms
• Significant exposure to the executive team
• Competitive salary with bonus potential and core benefits
• A clear path to future leadership roles within a growing and ambitious organisation