Commercial Finance Manager

Michael Page; Wales; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing SME in the UK is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner to lead financial planning and analysis. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills to work with various teams, driving financial strategies and performance improvement initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary between £50,000 to £60,000 per annum in a supportive company culture, with stability and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent role

Supportive company culture

Opportunities for impact

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification or equivalent experience is required.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and trends.
• Excellent communication for stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key business partner across commercial and operational teams.
• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for strategic projects.
• Drive cash flow forecasting, working capital analysis, and performance improvement.
• Implement dashboards and reporting tools for real-time insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in financial software

Advanced Excel skills

Initiative in fast-paced environment

Education

Professional accounting qualification or QBE

Job description

Client Details

Fast-growing SME that's doubling turnover and scaling rapidly!

Description

• Act as a key business partner across commercial and operational teams.
• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A), delivering budgets, forecasts, and long‑range plans.
• Own financial evaluation of strategic projects including ROI modelling and scenario planning.
• Drive cash flow forecasting, working capital analysis, and performance improvement.
• Implement automated dashboards and reporting tools for real‑time insights.
• Conduct deep‑dive analysis into revenue, margins, and KPIs to identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead the rollout of a company‑wide purchase order system to improve spend visibility and governance.
• Collaborate with IT and data teams to enhance reporting accuracy and system integration.
• Contribute to the development of financial controls and scalable processes suitable for a high‑growth SME.

Profile

A successful Commercial Finance Business Partner should have:

• A professional accounting qualification or QBE.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast‑paced environment.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range of £50,000 to £60,000 per annum.
• Permanent role with stability and growth opportunities.
• Engaging and supportive company culture.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on financial strategies.