Commercial Finance Manager

Compleat Food Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer in Nottingham is looking for an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to drive analysis that influences key decisions and maximizes profitability. This role involves collaboration with commercial teams, managing pricing, and providing financial insights. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills, be detail-oriented, and possess commercial awareness. The company offers flexible working and significant employee benefits.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Hybrid working

Employee Volunteering Days

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a growing fast paced environment.
• Possess strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Focused individual with excellent organisation and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop portfolio analysis and influence profitability.
• Manage customer pricing models and inflation/deflation analysis.
• Business partner the commercial team through varying scenarios.
• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of brand P&Ls and participate in monthly business unit reviews.
• Support the commercial team in financial appraisal of demand re-forecast.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Excellent organisation and time management skills

Great communication and interpersonal skills

High levels of attention to detail

Commercial awareness and business acumen

Inquisitive mind

Education

Professionally qualified (CIMA or ACCA preferable)

Job description

Join Our Finance Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We're excited to offer an incredible opportunity for an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join our dedicated and professional Finance team in Nottingham.

In this strategic role, you'll partner with key stakeholders to deliver compelling analysis that drives smarter decisions and unlocks EBITDA growth. It's more than finance, it's about shaping the future of the business through clarity, influence, and commercial acumen.

Who We Are:

The Compleat Food Group are one of the UK's fastest growing chilled food manufacturing companies. We are dedicated to delivering excellence in every aspect of our operations. Our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence sets us apart.

At The Compleat Food Group we don't just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone.

Our aim is to raise the bar and delight our customers and consumers every day, they are at the heart of all our decision making. We work at the correct pace to take clear decisive actions and deliver on our commitments, on time, every time to drive positive difference, we have the courage to think differently and challenge the status quo.

Working Hours:

The working hours are Monday to Thursday 08:30am - 5pm, and 8:30pm - 4pm on Fridays.

We also offer Hybrid and flexible working.

Your Duties Will Include:

• Develop portfolio analysis and link into wider management reviews; aiming to influence the wider commercial, brand and development teams to maximise profitability
• Management of customer pricing models and ownership of inflation/deflation analysis; providing clarity to the business on the financial impact
• Business partner the commercial team working through varying scenarios throughout the year; both supporting and challenging the team to deliver against their strategies
• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations for both long and short term discounts, ensuring robustness and traceability within the central repository
• Preparation of brand P&Ls and a key participant in the monthly business unit reviews
• Working as part of the commercial finance team to deliver the annual budget
• Support the commercial team in the financial appraisal of the monthly demand re-forecast

Your Skills and Experience:

• Have the ability to work in a growing fast paced environment
• Possess strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Be a very focused individual with excellent organisation and time management skills
• Be able to build strong relationships through great communication and interpersonal skills
• High levels of attention to detail
• Possess commercial awareness and business acumen
• Have an inquisitive mind, willing to challenge and improve processes
• Professionally qualified (CIMA or ACCA preferable)

Benefits:

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Hybrid working
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High‑street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well‑being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online Wellbeing benefits
• Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity's employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed. Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.