Commercial Finance Manager

Vermelo RPO; Wood Walton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Insurance Services Provider is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to deliver budget targets, drive commercial strategy, and improve business outcomes. The successful candidate will have strong experience in financial planning and analysis, be part or fully qualified as an accountant, and possess advanced Excel skills. This role requires building strong partnerships and delivering insightful reporting within a hybrid working environment across Peterborough or Manchester.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in FP&A and business partnering, ideally in partner-facing environments.
• Experience working with Anaplan or similar systems for streamlined processes and insightful reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver budget targets across volumes and EBITDA.
• Drive commercial strategy and pricing optimisation.
• Identify and quantify opportunities to create additional value.
• Support M&A activity, including due diligence.
• Ensure compliance training is completed on time.

Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis

Business partnering

Advanced Excel capability

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Curiosity and proactive mindset

Education

Part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)

Tools

Anaplan

Job description

Location : Hybrid – Peterborough or Manchester

Role : Commercial Finance Manager

Commercial Finance Manager

At Markerstudy, our ambition is clear: to become the UK’s leading General Insurance Services Provider by delivering innovative, value-driven products and exceptional customer experiences. To support this journey, we’re looking for a commercially astute finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys shaping financial outcomes that truly move the needle.

About the Role

As a Commercial Finance Manager within Markerstudy Distribution, you’ll be a trusted partner to our trading teams and external partners. Your insight, challenge and strategic thinking will underpin key commercial decisions, ensuring we forecast accurately, optimise growth and earnings, and deliver strong financial performance across the division. This is an opportunity to take real ownership of commercial outcomes while influencing strategy, processes, and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Deliver budget targets across volumes and EBITDA.
• Drive commercial strategy and pricing optimisation to balance growth with profitability.
• Identify and quantify opportunities to create additional value through commercial and cost initiatives.
• Manage Risks & Opportunities with precision and transparency.
• Support initiative delivery, providing financial tracking and ensuring functional owners feel accountable for delivering outcomes.

Strategic & Analytical Insight

• Champion process simplification and continuous improvement, including transition to Group Anaplan modelling and data.
• Own consistent trading reporting and forecasting across Distribution.
• Investigate performance issues and deliver impactful ad-hoc analysis to strengthen business intelligence.
• Dedicate regular time away from BAU to push forward improvements and embed smarter ways of working.
• Support M&A activity, including due diligence and information requests.

Building Strong Partnerships

• Strengthen relationships with internal P&L owners and external partners to foster collaboration and jointly owned plans.
• Work closely with key stakeholders across Atlanta and central finance teams, building trust and alignment.

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure all compliance training is completed on time.
• Uphold Financial Reporting Standards and adhere to business policies across the finance function.

People, Culture & ESG

• Maintain a clear PDP with achievable objectives.
• Play an active role in shaping a “One Finance” culture built on teamwork, curiosity, and shared success.

What You’ll Bring

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
• Strong experience in FP&A and business partnering, ideally including partner-facing environments.
• Advanced Excel capability, including model-building.
• Experience working with Anaplan or similar systems for streamlined processes and insightful reporting.
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A naturally curious mindset, proactive approach, and appetite for driving change.

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you’re looking for a role where you can influence decision-making, deliver meaningful commercial value, and be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of Markerstudy