Commercial Finance Manager

Investigo Limited; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction business in Northampton is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to enhance their finance function. The role offers a salary of approximately £75,000 plus a 10% bonus, flexible working conditions, and significant career progression opportunities. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in commercial finance and strong business partnering skills.

Benefits

10% performance-related bonus

Flexible working

Clear pathway to senior finance roles

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in commercial finance, ideally with exposure to FP&A.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate management accounts and insightful commentary.
• Work closely with operational teams to drive performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling activities.
• Contribute to strategic planning initiatives.
• Identify process improvements and drive efficiency.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Experience in commercial finance

Business partnering skills

Ability to translate financial data

Ambitious

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager

Leading Construction Business | Northampton (2 days per week on-site) | £75,000 + 10% Bonus

The Opportunity

I'm delighted to be partnering with an established and thriving mid-sized construction business who are seeking an ambitious Commercial Finance Manager to join their high-performing finance function. This is a genuine opportunity to step up and gain invaluable exposure at Director and Board level whilst working within a supportive and collaborative environment. With significant growth plans ahead, this role offers the perfect platform for a commercially astute finance professional looking to accelerate their career to the next level.

The Role

As Commercial Finance Manager, you\'ll play a pivotal role across the finance function with a broad and varied remit including:

• Financial Reporting - Delivering accurate management accounts and insightful commentary to support business decision-making
• Business Partnering - Working closely with operational teams to drive performance and profitability
• FP&A - Leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling activities
• Business Strategy - Contributing to strategic planning initiatives and supporting long-term growth objectives
• Optimisation - Identifying process improvements and driving efficiency across the business

You'll have direct exposure to senior leadership and the Board, giving you a clear line of sight on how strategic decisions are made and implemented.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience in commercial finance, ideally with exposure to FP&A
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
• Ambitious and eager to progress to Finance Director or similar senior leadership roles
• Construction or project-based industry experience is advantageous but not essential

What's On Offer

• Salary: Circa £75,000
• Bonus: 10% performance-related bonus
• Flexible working: 2 days per week on-site in Northampton
• Career progression: Clear pathway to senior finance leadership roles
• Culture: Join a talented, supportive team within a business that genuinely values its people

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please get in touch.