Commercial Finance Manager

Marks Sattin; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to work in a hybrid model in London. The role involves managing forecasting models, evaluating new store opportunities, and optimizing the global retail portfolio's performance. Ideal candidates should be fully qualified accountants with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience. Strong commercial acumen and the ability to analyze complex financial data are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in finance.
• Ability to question assumptions and provide insights into financial data.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage forecasting models and annual budgets.
• Lead financial evaluation for new store opportunities.
• Review global retail portfolio performance.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Financial analysis

Model building

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA or CIMA)

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager | London - Hybrid | Contract – 6 Months 70-85k (DOE) | Retail

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and manage robust forecasting models and annual budgets, ensuring assumptions are well‑challenged and commercially sound
• Lead financial evaluation of new store opportunities, relocations and closures, delivering feasibility models and scenario analysis to guide investment decisions
• Review the performance of the global retail portfolio, highlighting opportunities for optimisation and operational improvement
• Track the effectiveness of store incentive schemes and assess whether they are delivering the intended commercial outcomes
• Collaborate with Finance Operations to ensure month‑end performance accurately reflects the trading reality, offering commentary on key variances
• Analyse retail labour and payroll costs, evaluating productivity and supporting teams to optimise staffing models in line with sales trends
• Partner with Merchandising and Buying to report on intake, margin expectations, committed stock
• Provide commercial analysis and support on an ad hoc basis for senior Finance leaders

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA or CIMA)
• 2 + Years PQE
• Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to question assumptions and provide insight into complex financial data