Commercial Finance Manager

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional association in the UK is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to oversee the financial performance of a multi-million-pound contract. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong financial planning and analysis skills, alongside contract management experience. This role offers a salary of £70,000 to £80,000 and includes benefits such as health insurance and hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus BH

Health insurance

Pension

Life insurance

Professional membership fees paid

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant or qualified by experience.
• Proven experience in contract accounting and management information reporting.
• Commercially astute with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial performance of a key contract.
• Deliver accurate and timely management information.
• Prepare and present monthly reporting packs.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Contract management

Strong analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Confident communication

Education

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

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