Commercial Finance Manager

Davies; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to lead financial analysis and reporting. This pivotal role involves working closely with the c-suite and investors, overseeing financial planning, and driving actionable change within the finance function. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, advanced proficiency in Excel, and a proven track record in financial planning and analysis. Join a dynamic and inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and offers a range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance and professional development opportunities. This is a unique chance to grow your career in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Discounts for over 800 retailers

25 days holiday (rising with service)

Well-being centre

Recognition programme

Paid fertility appointments

Pension - matched contribution at 5%

Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)

Development, training, and professional qualification

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Strong communication skills for presenting complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting to c-suite and investors.
• Manage the budget and reforecast process, identifying cost reduction areas.

Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial Modelling

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

Qualified Accountant (CA, CPA, MBA, AAT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Commercial Finance Manager

Application Deadline: 18 May 2025

Department: Accounting & Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London UK

Reporting To: Group Commercial Finance Director

Description

Reporting to the Group Commercial Finance Director, the Commercial Finance Manager will lead the development and delivery of analysis, forecasting, planning and budgeting for Group Finance. This role will have ownership of key financial reports with responsibility for analysis and reporting to the c-suite and investors, and involvement in consolidating and challenging financial results from the wider business divisions. Davies is a fast growing, acquisitive PE-backed firm, and there will be room to grow in this role, as well as having the ability to direct and be involved in actionable change within the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial planning, analysis and reporting to c-suite and investors, consolidating and challenging financial results from the wider business divisions.
• Creating and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual board packs, including financial analysis and commentary.
• Ad hoc financial analysis for c-suite, investors and lenders.
• Managing the budget and reforecast process.
• Identify potential areas for cost reductions and efficiency improvements.
• Involvement in wider functional change initiatives.
• Liaise and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders across the organisation.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Qualified Accountant - CA, CPA, MBA, AAT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA.
• A bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, Corporate Finance or similar practice.
• Good communication skills including presenting complex finance information to Executive Leadership and non-finance management.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, including proficiency in financial modelling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Hardworking, proactive, curious, adaptable.
• Excellent time management including meeting deadlines.

Job Benefits

Davies are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all genders, gender identity and expression, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, nationality, and belief (or lack thereof).

• Join us and enjoy our ever-evolving benefits, including but not limited to:
• Reward platform - discounts for over 800 retailers
• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Well-being centre
• Recognition programme
• Paid fertility appointments
• Fostering friendly employer
• Pension - matched contribution at 5%
• Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)
• Development, training, and professional qualification