Commercial Finance Manager

via; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer brand in London seeks a Commercial Finance Manager to deliver financial insights and drive performance improvements. In this hybrid role, you'll partner with commercial and operational teams to influence strategic decisions and enhance reporting accuracy. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and a knack for business partnering. Benefits include competitive salary, private medical insurance, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a retail, hospitality, or consumer-led environment.
• Ability to simplify and communicate complex information.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insight and analysis to commercial teams.
• Lead financial insight for pricing and cost management.
• Deliver clear reporting for gross margin.

Skills

Analytical skills

Business partnering

Process improvement

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager – Consumer & Retail Sector

(Hybrid | London | 3+ days in office | Start Date Flexible)

An established, high‑performing consumer brand is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to partner with senior stakeholders across commercial, procurement, and supply chain teams. This is a key role for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys influencing strategic decisions, improving performance, and delivering meaningful financial insight in a fast‑paced environment.

The Role

You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, using your analytical expertise to drive margin improvement, challenge assumptions, and enhance decision‑making. Working closely with commercial and operational teams, you’ll play a pivotal role in understanding product performance, optimising pricing, and managing supplier relationships – ensuring the business continues to grow sustainably and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with commercial, procurement, and supply chain teams to provide financial insight and analysis.
• Lead financial insight for key margin workstreams, including pricing, supplier reviews, and cost management.
• Deliver clear, accurate reporting for gross margin and head office cost centres.
• Support cost centre owners in managing budgets, forecasts, and performance tracking.
• Develop tools and reports to enhance visibility and decision‑making.
• Drive process improvement and simplification across reporting and systems.
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships, influencing stakeholders with data‑driven insight.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture focused on delivery and improvement.

About You

We’re looking for a confident, analytical finance professional who enjoys partnering with non‑finance teams to deliver impact. You’ll thrive in a fast‑moving environment and be comfortable balancing detail with strategic perspective.

You’ll Bring :

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with at least 3 years’ post‑qualification experience.
• Experience in a multi‑site retail, hospitality, or consumer‑led environment.
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to simplify and communicate complex information.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving ability.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset and confidence working independently.
• Track record of driving insight, process improvement, and performance management.

Desirable :

• Experience with pricing strategy, product profitability, and supplier cost analysis.
• Proven success in driving margin improvement.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working model with regular time in a modern, central office.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Private medical insurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Comprehensive benefits platform, including wellbeing and retail discounts