Commercial Finance Manager

Talent Guardian; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG organization is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to manage a £200M+ P&L and lead financial strategy. This leadership role includes overseeing revenue reporting and driving efficiencies while supporting the finance department's digital transformation. Ideal candidates will be ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified with a strong background in FMCG or similar industries.

Benefits

10% bonus

Progressive role with leadership path

Exposure to high-value tenders

Digital transformation opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FMCG or fast-paced industries.
• Hands-on experience with revenue recognition.
• Capable of adapting to a constantly evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the tender process end-to-end.
• Oversee monthly revenue reporting and ensure P&L accuracy.
• Collaborate to identify revenue growth opportunities.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Tender critique

Cost auditing

Financial forecasting

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager
Location: Twickenham, London
Salary: £70,000- £80,000 per annum + 10% bonus + benefits

Talent Guardian is proud to be exclusively recruiting for a high-profile Finance Manager role on behalf of a leading FMCG organisation. This is a newly created, progressive opportunity within a high-growth, dynamic commercial business managing a £200M+ P&L.

We re looking for a high-impact finance leader to join a business where finance is critical to shaping the commercial direction. You ll play a key role in owning customer profitability, managing tender processes, and driving efficiency through innovation and strategic insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the tender process end-to-end: from commercial critique and NEC analysis to go-live and post-implementation audit of costs.
• Oversee monthly revenue reporting, including accruals, reconciliation, variance analysis, and ensuring the accuracy of P&L statements.
• Work closely with the invoicing team to ensure cost control measures are in place and audit processes are robust.
• After six months, take full ownership of customer profitability, understanding and explaining variances, and escalating to commercial leadership.
• Drive improvements in costing, pricing, and revenue strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to challenge operational performance and identify opportunities for revenue growth.
• Support the implementation of AI tools and automation to enhance reporting, reduce manual processes, and streamline finance operations.
• Partner with commercial, operations, and audit teams across multiple regions

Key Requirements

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proven experience in FMCG or similar fast-paced, high-transaction industries.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to critique tenders
• Hands-on experience with revenue recognition, cost auditing, and financial forecasting.
• Capable of working in a constantly evolving environment, re-forecasting and re-budgeting in response to global market changes.
• Comfortable working in a high-responsibility environment not a standard 9 5 role.
• Desire to grow into a leadership position, with future responsibility for the costing, pricing, and AR cash audit teams.

Team & Structure

• Reports into: Head of Finance
• Team Size: 6, with planned growth
• Stakeholder interaction across regional and national finance

Why Join?

• Progressive role with a clear path to leadership.
• Part of a restructured and growing finance function.
• Exposure to high-value tenders and strategic commercial projects.
• Opportunity to help drive the finance department s digital transformation.
• Be a key voice in shaping a customer-first, data-driven financial strategy.