Commercial Finance Manager

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

Job summary

A major private equity-backed company seeks a Commercial Finance Business Partner for its Cheshire/Manchester operations. The role focuses on leading forecasting processes, delivering insights to senior stakeholders, and enhancing reporting systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and experience in a fast-paced finance environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus potential

Collaborative, inclusive culture

Exposure to the executive team

Path to leadership roles

Ongoing investment in people

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-moving, data-rich environment.
• Passion for delivering actionable insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and reforecasting cycles.
• Own weekly and monthly reporting.
• Analyse business performance across multiple territories.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Results-oriented mindset

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or QBE

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

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Commercial Finance Business Partner - Cheshire / Manchester

The Company

A large, private equity-backed group with international operations and a strong track record of growth, innovation, and diversification. The business operates across multiple territories and sectors, with a focus on data-led performance and commercial insight. This is a fast-paced environment with significant investment in systems and reporting capabilities.

The Role

A key role within the commercial finance team, responsible for leading forecasting and reporting processes, delivering high-quality insight to senior stakeholders, and supporting strategic decision-making across the group’s largest business unit.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead budgeting and reforecasting cycles, working closely with commercial and finance leadership
• Own weekly and monthly reporting across key commercial and financial metrics
• Analyse business performance across multiple territories, identifying areas for improvement
• Enhance reporting systems and processes in collaboration with operational and data teams
• Work alongside financial operations to ensure accuracy and completeness in revenue reporting
• Contribute to strategic projects, including market development, operational efficiency, and potential acquisitions

The Candidate

We’re looking for a commercially driven finance professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for delivering actionable insight.

You will bring:

• 3+ years’ experience in a commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering role
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs
• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or QBE
• Strong communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to work in a fast-moving, data-rich environment
• Results-oriented mindset and a drive for continuous improvement

The Opportunity

• A collaborative, inclusive culture with strong growth ambitions
• A business backed by private equity with ongoing investment in its people and platforms
• Significant exposure to the executive team
• Competitive salary with bonus potential and core benefits
• A clear path to future leadership roles within a growing and ambitious organisation