Commercial Finance Manager EMEA Operations

RS Group plc; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in integrated supply solutions is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager for EMEA Operations. This hybrid role involves supporting the finance team in driving client commercial excellence, managing financial planning, forecasting, and reporting, while collaborating with operations teams across the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to ethical standards.

Benefits

Family Friendly Policies

Health Support

LGBTQ+ Community Support

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting standards.
• Ability to interpret complex data and propose solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop revenue and gross margin targets with Operations leads.
• Create accurate financial forecasts and trend analysis.
• Monitor financial performance at the client level.

Skills

Financial Principles

Data Interpretation

Communication

Adaptability

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager EMEA Operations

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Location

This role is offered on a permanent basis. It is a hybrid role, offering a combination of remote work for 2 days per week and from our Warrington office 3 days per week.

Overview of the Role

Are you passionate about driving client commercial excellence and supporting strategic commitments? We are seeking a proactive individual to join RS Integrated Supply. As a key member of our finance team, you will support the Commercial Finance Director and RSIS Executive Leadership Team in delivering strategic goals. You will work closely with UK and Europe operations teams, focusing on client-facing commercial operations, strategic client expansion plans, contractual revenue generation, profitability insights, analysis, and client contract cash flow optimization.

What You Will Be Doing

1. Financial Planning and Budgeting: Develop revenue and gross margin targets with Operations leads for the annual budget.
2. Financial Forecasting: Create accurate financial forecasts and trend analysis for client contractual activities.
3. Client Profitability: Monitor financial performance at the client level, understanding underlying drivers. Optimize P&L, cash flow, and use Activity-Based Costing techniques to understand full E2E Operations Cost to Serve and contractual profitability.
4. Client Savings: Report client savings performance against contractual targets and manage risk provisioning.
5. Financial Reporting: Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of client contractual revenues and actively manage working capital.
6. Client Contracts: Participate in strategic planning activities to drive growth in spend, sites served, and commercial revenue generation.
7. Working Capital Management: Collaborate on cash flow management, understanding drivers of Client DSO and DPO, and provide actionable recommendations to optimize.
8. Process Improvement: Continuously enhance the client financial lifecycle process for efficiency and accuracy.

About You

• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial metrics.
• Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and propose solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Commitment to ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Qualifications: CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent.

Our Values and Benefits

We are RS Integrated Supply, a leading provider of integrated supply solutions to manufacturing industries, delivering results to sectors such as Pharmaceuticals, Food, Automotive, and Aerospace. Our values—We are one team, We deliver brilliantly, We do the right thing, We make every day better—guide our actions.

Our benefits include employee benefits typical of a FTSE-listed company, plus new Family Friendly Policies supporting health, neurodiversity, women's health, and LGBTQ+ community members.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance and Sales

Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage