Commercial Finance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Commercial Finance Manager at a forward-thinking food manufacturing business near Wakefield. In this pivotal role, you'll partner with commercial and operational stakeholders to provide actionable insights and improve financial processes. Join a collaborative culture that values your contributions and offers excellent benefits, including a generous employer pension contribution. This is your chance to make a visible impact in a company focused on sustainable growth and long-term success.

Benefits

Generous employer pension contribution

Collaborative culture

Strong leadership

Focus on long-term success

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in commercial finance, ideally in manufacturing.
• Proficient in complex cost modelling and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop cost and pricing models.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles across commercial functions.

Skills

Commercial Finance

Cost Modelling

Forecasting

Performance Analysis

Excel Skills

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Are you a commercially minded finance professional ready to influence strategic decisions and drive real business performance?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Finance Manager to join a forward-thinking and well-established food manufacturing business based near Wakefield. Working as a key part of the senior finance team, you’ll partner closely with commercial and operational stakeholders to deliver actionable insights, improve financial processes, and support sustainable growth.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborating with commercial teams to develop robust cost and pricing models.
• Providing detailed analysis of business performance to support strategic decision-making.
• Driving improved visibility of product profitability and commercial performance.
• Leading the budgeting and forecasting cycles across commercial functions.
• Managing financial risk around open book contracts, commodities, and FX exposure.
• Evaluating business cases for new projects and capital expenditure.
• Supporting commercial tenders, new product development, and executive planning.

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with experience in commercial finance, ideally in a manufacturing or FMCG setting.
• Someone comfortable with complex cost modelling, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• A proactive business partner who can confidently challenge assumptions and support value-adding initiatives.
• Strong systems experience and excellent Excel skills.
• A natural communicator who enjoys working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

What’s on offer:

• Excellent benefits including a generous employer pension contribution.
• A collaborative culture with strong leadership and a focus on long-term success.
• The chance to join a business at a time of commercial growth and evolution, where your impact will be both visible and valued.