Commercial Finance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to enhance their financial reporting and forecasting capabilities. This hybrid role involves delivering commercial analysis and insights while influencing business decisions to drive profitability. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience in commercial finance, particularly in bidding environments. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and sustainability, and contribute to strategic decision-making while working closely with senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your finance career.

Qualifications

• Must be fully qualified with strong analytical capabilities.
• Experience in commercial finance roles and bidding environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide key analysis for stakeholders and financial support for new business.
• Collaborate with Business Development to model financial workbooks.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Commercial Finance Experience

Stakeholder Influence

Excel Proficiency

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant

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Commercial Finance Manager, Macclesfield

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Client:

COREcruitment

Location:

Macclesfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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Yes

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Commercial Finance Manager, Macclesfield (Hybrid), FM Group. £50,000 to £55,000 plus commissions

I’m working with a group specialising in contract catering and support services, operating in various sectors. They are known for their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality of offerings.

The primary aim of the Commercial Finance Manager is to deliver commercial analysis and insights, along with financial reporting and forecasting. The Commercial Finance Manager will also influence and challenge business decisions to optimize profitability.

We are looking for someone with commercial finance experience, whether in a finance manager role or someone looking to take the next step in their career. Ideally, someone who has dealt with bids and tenders already.

Must be fully qualified

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing key analysis for all relevant stakeholders
• Responsible for providing financial support for new business opportunities
• Collaborate with Business Development and other key internal stakeholders to understand proposed solutions and model the financial workbooks accordingly
• Documenting pricing assumptions for internal sign-off and client submission
• Communicate agendas and timeframes to ensure relevant approval before submissions
• Support the Business Development team with weekly investment meetings
• Supporting the Head of Sales in strategy-setting, decision-making, and all matters related to the commercial side of our business development approach
• Responsible for updating and improving sales workbook models
• Set and validate target pricing benchmarks and maintain knowledge of benchmarking prices including price-to-win analysis.
• Contribute to improving costing and pricing efficiency

What can you bring?

• Must be qualified
• Strong analytical capabilities coupled with successful business partnering
• Demonstrable experience of influencing senior stakeholders
• Held previous commercial finance roles
• Preferably worked in a bidding environment / possibly roles that are more commercial than finance
• Excellent Excel skills with a good eye for detail