Commercial Finance Manager

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic hospitality brand is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to support strategic financial decision-making. This pivotal role requires strong analytical skills, solid commercial acumen, and the ability to communicate complex data clearly to stakeholders. The successful candidate will develop operational dashboards, lead budgeting processes, and enhance financial insight across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong technical competence in financial principles and analysis.
• Proven experience in financial forecasting and budgeting.
• Strong attention to detail with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develops operational dashboards for real-time business insights.
• Leads budgeting processes ensuring financial alignment.
• Produces accurate short-term cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Excel

Communication

Data analysis

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA part- or fully qualified

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Tenzo

Job description

We are collaborating with a dynamic hospitality brand that’s making waves on the London high street.

The Commercial Finance Manager is a strategic professional responsible for supporting financial decision-making across the organisation.This pivotal role combines strong analytical capabilities with solid commercial acumen to provide actionable insights and clear financial information to stakeholders at all levels.The position reports directly to the Finance Director.

The Commercial Finance Manager will act as a bridge between finance, operations, and strategy, providing both day-to-day financial support and long-term planning tools

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and manages operational dashboards using Power BI, Tenzo, or similar tools to deliver real-time business insights.
• Produces accurate and regular short-term cash flow forecasts to support business operations.
• Takes ownership of the long-term financial model to support strategic planning.
• Leads the annual and quarterly budgeting processes in collaboration with department leads, ensuring financial rigour and alignment.
• Conducts price benchmarking and recommends pricing changes in partnership with the Commercial team.
• Produces reports on new product launches to identify successes and areas for improvement.
• Provides financial oversight and insight into franchisee performance, including reviewing management accounts and KPIs.
• Oversees data warehousing and integration across the business, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
• Proactively identifies and articulates new opportunities for growth and efficiency.
• Champions the use of data and insight in business decision-making, helping to develop a data-informed culture.
• Responds to ad hoc analysis and information requests from stakeholders across the business.

Key Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA part- or fully qualified (or equivalent), or qualified by experience with strong technical competence.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Tenzo.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex data in a clear, compelling manner.
• Prior experience in the hospitality sector or franchise models is highly desirable.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates core values such as passion, empathy, a can-do attitude, and diligence.