Commercial Finance Manager

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 80k

Senior leadership exposure

Strategic influence

Growth opportunities

Hadleigh location

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to drive business performance through financial insight, strategic analysis and strong commercial partnering.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead a small finance team, partner with senior stakeholders, manage budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting, and support decisions that improve profitability and growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or degree-qualified in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• Significant experience in a commercial finance, finance business partnering, or financial management role.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with advanced Excel capability.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to provide financial analysis, commercial insight, and strategic recommendations that support business objectives and growth plans.
• Lead and develop the finance team, creating a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring robust financial models, accurate reporting, and clear visibility of business performance.
• Produce and review management information and KPI reporting, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities while providing proactive recommendations to stakeholders.
• Drive financial control and cost management initiatives, promoting strong governance, commercial discipline, and effective risk management across the business.
• Support business improvement and investment decisions through financial evaluations, business cases, and profitability analysis.
• Oversee statutory compliance, audit coordination, and financial reporting requirements, ensuring deadlines are met and accurate records are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or Finance degree

Tools

ERP systems

Management reporting tools

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to play a key role in driving business performance through financial insight, strategic analysis, and effective commercial partnering.

Reporting to the Finance Director, this position will lead a small finance function while working closely with senior stakeholders to support decision-making, profitability, and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to provide financial analysis, commercial insight, and strategic recommendations that support business objectives and growth plans.
• Lead and develop the finance team, creating a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring robust financial models, accurate reporting, and clear visibility of business performance.
• Produce and review management information and KPI reporting, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities while providing proactive recommendations to stakeholders.
• Drive financial control and cost management initiatives, promoting strong governance, commercial discipline, and effective risk management across the business.
• Support business improvement and investment decisions through financial evaluations, business cases, and profitability analysis.
• Oversee statutory compliance, audit coordination, and financial reporting requirements, ensuring deadlines are met and accurate records are maintained.

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or degree-qualified in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• Significant experience in a commercial finance, finance business partnering, or financial management role.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with advanced Excel capability.
• Experience of ERP systems and management reporting tools.
• Commercially astute with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Manufacturing or operational sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to 80,000.
• Senior leadership exposure and strategic influence.
• Opportunity to shape financial performance and business growth.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Location based near Hadleigh.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to combine leadership responsibility with strategic business partnering in a growing and dynamic organisation.