Commercial Finance Manager

Wade Macdonald; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Hybrid working

Supportive culture

Job summary

A respected organisation in the FMCG sector seeks a Senior Finance Recruitment Specialist to support business strategies and improve financial leadership. This hybrid role requires a qualified accountant with experience in commercial finance. Responsibilities include partnering with Sales & Marketing to enhance profitability, providing financial insights, and developing team capacities. Enjoy a competitive package and opportunities for genuine development within a supportive culture. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions are vital for success.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with commercial finance experience in FMCG or a similar sector.
• Strong analytical skills and clear communication with stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with effective planning and pressure handling.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales & Marketing to shape commercial strategy.
• Provide timely financial insights and corrective actions.
• Support business planning processes to achieve targets.
• Assist in contract negotiations and commercial proposal development.
• Deliver customer and product profitability analysis.
• Coach and develop a Commercial Finance Analyst.
• Ensure financial compliance and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with finance teams to strengthen P&L understanding.
• Assess commercial proposals in alignment with internal controls.
• Contribute to business projects, including acquisitions.

Skills

Commercial finance experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Planning skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Senior Finance Recruitment Specialist | Former Accountant with a Unique Insight into Finance Roles and Career Development

Finance Manager

Central London (Hybrid)

About the Client

A well-established organisation in the FMCG sector, this business operates across multiple commercial channels with a strong presence in the UK market. They cultivate a dynamic work environment where work‑life balance and employee well‑being are priorities.

About the Job

Working closely with the Sales & Marketing teams, this role plays a key part in supporting business decisions through insight, analysis, and financial leadership. You’ll contribute to commercial strategy, support tenders and pricing, and lead the development of a Commercial Finance Analyst, while ensuring financial rigour and continuous improvement across the function.

Duties

• Partnering with Sales & Marketing to shape commercial strategy and drive profitability
• Providing timely financial insight and highlighting areas for corrective action
• Supporting business planning processes to ensure targets are achieved or exceeded
• Assisting in contract negotiations and commercial proposal development
• Delivering customer and product profitability analysis with actionable recommendations
• Coaching and developing a Commercial Finance Analyst to strengthen decision support
• Ensuring financial compliance and reviewing ways of working for continuous improvement
• Working closely with wider finance teams to strengthen P&L understanding and strategy alignment
• Assessing commercial proposals in line with internal thresholds and controls
• Contributing to business projects, including acquisitions and process optimisation

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with commercial finance experience in FMCG or a similar sector. You’ll be commercially focused, analytically strong, and able to communicate clearly with stakeholders across the business. Self‑motivation, planning skills, and the ability to work under pressure are key to success.

Benefits

You’ll be part of an established and respected organisation that offers a supportive culture and genuine development opportunities. Enjoy hybrid working, a competitive package, and the chance to influence commercial success at a strategic level.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing