Commercial Finance Manager

Huntress; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager for an award-winning utilities provider in the UK. This 12-month fixed-term contract involves developing financial models, leading budgeting cycles, and overseeing financing initiatives. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong Excel and analytical skills. A competitive salary is offered along with a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified financial professional with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong Excel skills with a focus on financial modelling.
• Proficient in analytical reasoning and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models for investment decisions and regulatory submissions.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, driving performance insights.
• Manage short- and long-term cash flow and treasury operations.
• Oversee financing initiatives including M&A and debt issuance.
• Support financial control, statutory accounts, and compliance activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

Strong analytical and presentation abilities

Power BI

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified

Job description

Overview

12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Commercial Finance Manager

Huntress are partnering with an award winning utilities provider based in the South of England to recruit a Commercial Finance Manager. Working closely with Senior Stakeholders, regulators and investors you will translate complex financial data into insights that can be actioned.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models for investment decisions and regulatory submissions
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, driving performance insights
• Manage short- and long-term cash flow and treasury operations
• Oversee financing initiatives including M&A, debt issuance, and investor relations
• Act as primary liaison with credit rating agencies and external advisors
• Support financial control, statutory accounts, and compliance activities

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Strong analytical and presentation abilities
• Power BI (desirable)

In Return

In Return you will receive a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package including bonus and generous benefits package. Flexible working will be considered with hybrid working 2-3 days in the office.

Compliance

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.