Commercial Finance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager in the Wakefield area. This role involves partnering with commercial teams to drive business performance through financial insights and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, along with the opportunity to influence key business decisions.

Benefits

Generous employer pension contribution

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with commercial teams for cost and pricing models.
• Leading budgeting and forecasting cycles.

Skills

Commercial Finance

Financial Analysis

Cost Modelling

Communication

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Commercial Finance Manager

Location: Wakefield area

Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

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:

• Competitive salary: £60,000 – £65,000 depending on experience.
• 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.