Commercial Finance Manager

Compleat Food Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Nottingham is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to drive strategic decision-making and enhance performance. Responsibilities include partnering with teams to influence profitability, managing pricing models, and leading portfolio analysis. The ideal candidate is professionally qualified (CIMA or ACCA preferred) with experience in business partnering, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach. This role offers a salary of £60,000 plus benefits in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

33 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Volunteering Days

Retailer discount scheme

Health & well-being support

Free access to wellbeing platforms

Employee learning and development

Charity initiatives

Financial wellbeing tools

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified finance professional, preferably CIMA or ACCA.
• Experience in business partnering in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to influence strategic decisions and maximize profitability.
• Manage pricing models and conduct inflation/deflation analysis.
• Lead portfolio analysis and contribute to business reviews.
• Prepare brand-level P&Ls and participate in business unit reviews.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations ensuring audit trails.
• Support the delivery of annual budgets and planning cycles.

Skills

Business partnering

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Resilience

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager

Nottingham (Hybrid)

£55,000

£60,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

Join The Compleat Food Group

Where Finance Meets Impact

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Finance Manager to join our dynamic, forward-thinking Finance team in Nottingham. This is more than just a finance role.

It's your chance to drive strategic decision-making and shape the future of one of the UKs fastest-growing chilled food manufacturing businesses.

In this high-impact role, you’ll collaborate closely with key stakeholders, delivering insightful analysis and commercial guidance to unlock EBITDA growth and enhance performance across the business.

Who We Are

At The Compleat Food Group, we make food to feel good, taste good, and do good. We are proud to be one of the UKs most ambitious and fast-growing food manufacturers, driven by purpose, pace, and a passion for delighting our customers.

We're committed to doing business the right way

Through bold thinking, clear actions, and delivering on our promises. Our values encourage fresh perspectives, meaningful innovation, and inclusivity in everything we do.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Commercial Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with commercial, brand, and development teams to influence strategic decisions and maximise profitability
• Managing customer pricing models and overseeing inflation / deflation analysis to assess financial impact
• Leading portfolio analysis and contributing to wider business reviews
• Preparing brand-level P&Ls and taking an active role in monthly business unit reviews
• Owning balance sheet reconciliations for long- and short-term discounts, ensuring audit trail and control
• Supporting the delivery of annual budgets, demand reforecasts, and commercial planning cycles
• Providing robust financial challenge and support across multiple business scenarios

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a commercially focused finance professional who is:

• Professionally qualified (CIMA or ACCA preferred)
• Experienced in business partnering in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Highly analytical, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working across functions, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Inquisitive and confident in challenging the status quo to drive improvement
• Organised, resilient and adaptable to change

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00

Friday: 08:30 – 16:00

Hybrid working available

Benefits

• £60,000 + Car Allowance
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and high-street retailer discount scheme
• Health & well-being support including 24/7 Grocery Aid access
• Free access to wellbeing and exercise platforms
• Employee learning and development via our personalised LMS
• Charity initiatives and company-wide team events
• Financial wellbeing tools and resources

A Place Where You Belong

At The Compleat Food Group, we are proud to foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic self. We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect

Because we believe diverse teams deliver the best results.

If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know

We're here to help.

Ready to join a business where finance is central to strategic growth?

Apply today and become part of something Compleatly different.

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