Commercial Finance Manager

Investigo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% bonus

Hybrid working model

Strong internal progression

Exceptional company culture

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in Qualified Finance & Accounting in Luton. This hybrid role offers a base salary of up to £70,000 plus a 25% bonus, focusing on driving commercial performance and providing key insights to senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates come from data-heavy environments, such as FMCG or retail, with strong analytical skills and experience influencing non-financial stakeholders. Opportunities for further career development and leadership progression are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partnering role.
• Background in large, data-heavy organisations like FMCG or retail.
• Ability to balance commercial insight with core finance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial performance through insightful analysis.
• Partner with teams to influence strategic decisions.
• Deliver high-quality management information.
• Support month-end close focusing on accuracy.

Skills

Strong analytical capability

Influencing non-financial stakeholders

Proactive and curious mindset

Confidence with large data sets

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Senior Consultant - Specialising in Qualified Finance & Accounting

Commercial Finance Manager — Location: Luton (Hybrid) • Salary: Up to £70,000 + 25% bonus • Sector: Large, Complex Consumer / FMCG Environment

The Opportunity
The business is a fast-growing, highly regarded organisation with a strong culture and clear internal progression. This role has been created following a successful restructure and sits at the heart of the commercial finance capability.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in large data environments and enjoys influencing performance at a strategic level.

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, the role will deliver a blend of commercial insight and core financial control, with a clear emphasis on value-adding activity.

• 80% Commercial Finance / 20% Month-End
• Acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders
• Providing insight that directly impacts product and commercial performance
• Strong exposure to board-level reporting and decision-making

As the business scales, the role will evolve to lead a team of up to three direct reports, offering a clear long-term leadership pathway.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive commercial performance through insightful analysis, forecasting and modelling
• Partner with commercial and operational teams to influence strategic decisions
• Deliver high-quality management information with clear, actionable insights
• Own elements of budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning
• Support month-end close with focus on accuracy and continuous improvement
• Provide detailed product-level performance analysis and recommendations
• Develop financial models to support new initiatives and growth projects
• Present findings to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders
• Play a key role in shaping the future commercial finance structure

Candidate Profile

This role suits candidates who have worked in large, data-heavy organisations, for example:

• FMCG
• Consumer goods
• Retail
• Other complex, fast-paced environments

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partnering role
• Strong analytical capability and confidence working with large data sets
• Experience influencing non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive, curious mindset with a genuine desire to add value
• The ability to balance commercial insight with core finance responsibilities

Bonus points for:

• Power BI or advanced data visualisation experience

Why Apply?

• Up to £70,000 base salary
• Highly reliable 25% bonus
• Hybrid working model
• Exceptional company culture with strong internal progression
• Genuine exposure to board-level decision-making
• Opportunity to shape commercial strategy and directly influence product performance
• Clear route into people leadership

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