Commercial Finance Manager, Business Partner

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm in the City of London seeks a Finance Manager to provide strategic financial insights and guidance. This role includes preparing financial reports, overseeing budgeting, and collaborating with teams for business planning. The successful candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification and have commercial finance experience. The company offers a competitive salary up to £75,000, a car allowance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification with proven experience in commercial finance.
• Experience in strategic project work and the retail, FMCG, or Food & Beverages industry can be advantageous.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Director-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner providing financial insights to business leaders.
• Prepare and present financial reports for decision-making.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with teams to support business planning.

Skills

Commercial finance experience

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Financial systems and tools

Job description

• An opportunity to work for a globally recognised brand.
• Great culture and future career opportunities

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a large organisation in the aviation industry. The company is known for its robust operations and commitment to delivering excellent services, offering a professional environment for growth.

Job Description

• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing financial insights and guidance.
• Prepare and present detailed financial reports to support decision-making processes.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Analyse financial performance and identify opportunities for cost optimisation and revenue growth.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Look at business cases outside of the numbers and finance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business planning and performance improvements.
• Provide input into strategic initiatives to support long-term business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in commercial finance.
• Experience in strategic project work.
• Strong analytical skills providing the detail, but also being able to discuss the bigger picture - tell the story and know the numbers behind it.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with Director level stakeholders.
• Experience in the retail, FMCG or Food & Beverages industry is advantageous.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £75,000k
• Car allowance and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive pension scheme and private medical insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development within a large organisation.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture in the transport industry.