Commercial Finance Manager

SF Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager for a key role in providing financial insight and driving strategic decision-making. This full-time position in Sutton Coldfield requires a strong academic background and professional qualifications in finance, along with proven experience in commercial finance. The candidate will manage P&L and balance sheet analysis, conduct valuations, and partner with senior leaders to shape business decisions. A competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong academic degree level background in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field from a top tier University.
• Professional qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or corporate finance.
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills, with strong valuation and forecasting expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to link financial analysis to strategic and operational decisions.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage oversight of the P&L and balance sheet, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and cash flow modelling.
• Partner with senior business leaders to evaluate business cases for new initiatives.
• Conduct financial valuations and assess return on investment opportunities.
• Deliver insights on revenue, margin, and cost drivers.

Skills

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, or Mathematics

Professional qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Job description

SF Recruitment are working with a superb PE backed business on a high growth trajectory. We are looking for a commercially minded and analytically strong Commercial Finance Manager to join the team.

This role will act as a key business partner, providing financial insight and challenge to drive performance and support strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will take ownership of P&L and balance sheet analysis, business case evaluation, cash flow forecasting, and valuations to ensure the business achieves its growth and profitability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage strong oversight of the P&L and balance sheet, ensuring accuracy, insight, and accountability for performance.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and cash flow modelling/projections, including scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Partner with senior business leaders to develop, challenge, and approve business cases for new initiatives, investments, and projects.
• Conduct financial valuations and assess return on investment for strategic opportunities.
• Deliver clear financial insights on revenue, margin, and cost drivers, linking them directly to business performance.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability, efficiency, and capital allocation.
• Present financial results and forward-looking analysis to senior management, boards, and investors.
• Ensure strong financial governance, process improvement, and alignment with business strategy.

Requirements

• Strong academic degree level background in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field from a top tier University.
• Professional qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or corporate finance.
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills, with strong valuation and forecasting expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to link financial analysis to strategic and operational decisions.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders.
• Commercially astute, detail-oriented, and proactive in driving performance improvements.

What our client offers:

• A high-impact role with visibility to senior leadership.
• The opportunity to shape strategic decisions through financial insight.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and professional development.

Please note, this role is based full time on site in Sutton Coldfield.