Commercial Finance Manager

Markerstudy Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance services provider in Manchester is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to drive financial performance and commercial strategy. You will be responsible for delivering budget targets and managing risks while building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical skills and be part or fully qualified accountants. Anaplan experience and a proactive mindset are essential for success in this role. Join a forward-thinking organization aiming to become the UK's leading General Insurance Services Provider.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in FP&A and business partnering in partner-facing environments.
• Experience with Anaplan or similar systems for streamlined processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver budget targets across volumes and EBITDA.
• Drive commercial strategy and pricing optimization.
• Identify opportunities to create additional value.
• Manage risks and opportunities with precision.
• Support initiative delivery with financial tracking.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive approach

Communication skills

Education

Part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)

Tools

Anaplan

Advanced Excel

Job description

As a Commercial Finance Manager within Markerstudy Distribution, you'll be a trusted partner to our trading teams and external partners. Your insight, challenge and strategic thinking will underpin key commercial decisions, ensuring we forecast accurately, optimise growth and earnings, and deliver strong financial performance across the division. This is an opportunity to take real ownership of commercial outcomes while influencing strategy, processes, and partnerships., Financial Leadership

• Deliver budget targets across volumes and EBITDA.
• Drive commercial strategy and pricing optimisation to balance growth with profitability.
• Identify and quantify opportunities to create additional value through commercial and cost initiatives.
• Manage Risks & Opportunities with precision and transparency.
• Support initiative delivery, providing financial tracking and ensuring functional owners feel accountable for delivering outcomes.

Strategic & Analytical Insight

• Champion process simplification and continuous improvement, including transition to Group Anaplan modelling and data.
• Own consistent trading reporting and forecasting across Distribution.
• Investigate performance issues and deliver impactful ad-hoc analysis to strengthen business intelligence.
• Dedicate regular time away from BAU to push forward improvements and embed smarter ways of working.
• Support M&A activity, including due diligence and information requests.

Building Strong Partnerships

• Strengthen relationships with internal P&L owners and external partners to foster collaboration and jointly owned plans.
• Work closely with key stakeholders across Atlanta and central finance teams, building trust and alignment.

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure all compliance training is completed on time.
• Uphold Financial Reporting Standards and adhere to business policies across the finance function.

People, Culture & ESG

• Maintain a clear PDP with achievable objectives.
• Play an active role in shaping a "One Finance" culture built on teamwork, curiosity, and shared success.

Qualifications

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
• Strong experience in FP&A and business partnering, ideally including partner-facing environments.
• Advanced Excel capability, including model-building.
• Experience working with Anaplan or similar systems for streamlined processes and insightful reporting.
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A naturally curious mindset, proactive approach, and appetite for driving change.

Ready to Make a Real Impact? If you're looking for a role where you can influence decision-making, deliver meaningful commercial value, and be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

At Markerstudy, our ambition is clear: to become the UK's leading General Insurance Services Provider by delivering innovative, value-driven products and exceptional customer experiences. To support this journey, we're looking for a commercially astute finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys shaping financial outcomes that truly move the needle.