commercial finance manager

Sellick Partnership; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager for an established international business in Lancashire. In this hybrid role, you will lead financial reporting and analysis for the global supply chain while managing a small team. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with commercial reporting experience in the FMCG sector. You'll need excellent communication skills and be comfortable working with diverse teams. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial reporting role within supply chain or FMCG.
• Ability to manage financial control and governance effectively.
• Proficiency in aligning supply chain inputs with business reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage global supply chain period-end and forecasting cycles.
• Prepare and present financial reporting packs.
• Drive performance discussions in review sessions.
• Manage and develop the Supply Chain Finance Analyst.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Lead cross-functional finance projects.
• Act as the FP&A liaison for financial submissions.
• Implement process enhancements for finance outputs.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reporting

Communication

Team management

Process improvement

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager

Salary: £60,000-£72,000

Location: Lancashire (hybrid working)

Duration: 12 months fixed term contract

Sellick Partnership has been assigned to recruit on an exclusive basis a Commercial Finance Manager for a well-established, profitable, international branded business based in Lancashire.

This role will report into a forward-thinking Head of Commercial Finance (supply chain) and will be responsible for delivering key reporting and control commitments, whilst offering key insights to drive efficiency and support growth in the global Supply Chain. Key to success in the role is a requirement to build productive working relationships in Finance and Supply Chain, and at all levels of the organisation to deliver effective, proactive analysis and influence decision making.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Global Supply Chain Period-End and Forecasting Cycles: Manage timely and accurate financial submissions from Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, and Inventory teams. Ensure commentary is clear, concise, and insight-driven to support financial results.
• Own Supply Chain Reporting Packs: Prepare and present period-end and forecast reporting packs to the Supply Lead Team and the Board. Accountable for the Finance report and collation of cross-functional inputs.
• Facilitate Review Sessions: Lead period review meetings with senior stakeholders, driving discussion on performance, risks, and opportunities across the supply chain.
• Line Management & Team Development: Directly manage the Supply Chain Finance Analyst, providing coaching, development, and performance oversight.
• Ensure Financial Control & Governance: Maintain a robust control environment, ensuring all outputs are materially accurate and compliant with accounting standards, including revenue recognition and marketing spend policies.
• Drive Cross-Functional Finance Projects: Lead ad-hoc initiatives involving both finance and operational teams, ensuring delivery of project objectives, timelines, and financial impact.
• Act as FP&A Liaison: Serve as the key contact for FP&A, coordinating monthly, quarterly, and annual submissions and aligning supply chain inputs with broader business reporting.
• Champion Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and value of Supply Chain Finance outputs

Requirements:

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) and will have previous experience within a similar commercial reporting role with supply chain, logistics or FMCG sector experience. A background in supply chain, transfer pricing and standard costing is desirable.

The ideal candidate will be a personable, motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and be able to pick up new information quickly. You will need to be confident working with a diverse range of people and cultures and have excellent communication skills.

We are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.