Commercial Finance Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Finance Manager to join a forward-thinking food manufacturing business near Wakefield. In this pivotal role, you will partner closely with commercial and operational stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and improve financial processes. You will play a key part in driving strategic decisions that support sustainable growth, making your impact both visible and valued. If you are a proactive finance professional ready to influence business performance, this role offers a collaborative culture and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Generous employer pension contribution

Collaborative culture

Focus on long-term success

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in commercial finance.
• Comfortable with complex cost modelling and forecasting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial Finance

Cost Modelling

Forecasting

Performance Analysis

Communication

Excel Skills

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Associate Director at Elevation Recruitment Group

Commercial Finance Manager

Location: Wakefield area

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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