Commercial Finance Manager

KennedyPearce Consulting; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working

Health insurance

High degree of autonomy

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading consumer goods firm is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to drive financial performance across various departments. This hands-on role involves partnering with sales and operational teams to improve profitability and establish a data-driven culture. Candidates should possess a commercial mindset and be a qualified accountant with strong financial analysis skills. The position offers flexible working arrangements and significant autonomy in a rapidly growing environment.

Competenze

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with consumer goods or retail experience.
• Strong understanding of inventory, logistics, and supply chain cost control.
• Experience working across multi-site, international environments.

Mansioni

• Partner closely with global sales teams to deliver data-driven performance improvements.
• Own the Budget and Forecast cycles.
• Drive cost efficiency with Operations and Development teams.

Conoscenze

Financial analysis

Commercial mindset

Cross-functional influence

Excel proficiency

ERP experience

Formazione

Qualified or part-qualified accountant

Strumenti

Odoo (or similar ERP)

Descrizione del lavoro

High‑growth consumer brand | Global footprint | Hybrid working

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in fast‑paced, international environments? This is an opportunity to join a rapidly scaling consumer goods brand as their Commercial Finance Manager — a role with real influence, autonomy, and visibility across the entire organisation.

You’ll act as a key business partner to Sales, Operations, Product Development and Marketing, driving financial discipline, improving profitability, and embedding a culture of data‑driven decision making. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role suited to someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and shaping processes in a growing business.

What you’ll be doing

• Partner closely with global sales teams to deliver data‑driven performance improvements
• Build clear, accessible dashboards across regions, product lines, BtB and BtC
• Lead Gross‑to‑Net analysis and pricing reviews

Performance, Planning & Analytics

• Define and develop companywide KPIs and growth metrics
• Own the Budget and Forecast cycles
• Build models for actuals, scenarios and previsions
• Validate product development from a financial perspective

Cost, Margin & Operational Control

• Analyse COGS including product costing, logistics and supply chain
• Drive cost efficiency with Operations and Development teams
• Maintain a strong focus on Gross Margin improvement
• Implement recurring reporting across sales, profitability, cost metrics, inventory and R&O
• Oversee global P&L areas including marketing, salaries and overheads
• Strengthen month‑end close processes and ensure balance sheet/P&L integrity
• Support systems and process improvements, including automation and ERP optimisation

What you’ll bring

Must‑haves

• Qualified or part‑qualified accountant with consumer goods/retail experience
• Strong understanding of inventory, logistics and supply chain cost control
• Commercial mindset with the ability to influence cross‑functionally
• High proficiency in financial analysis, modelling and accounts preparation
• Experience working across multi‑site, international environments
• Tech‑savvy with strong Excel skills and comfort using SaaS tools
• Proactive, solutions‑focused, and comfortable in a “startup‑style” culture
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and operate across time zones
• ERP experience (Odoo or similar)
• Passion for skiing or action sports

What’s on offer

• Flexible working and the ability to work from home when needed
• Health insurance
• High degree of autonomy with room to grow as the company scales