Commercial Finance Manager - FP&A

London, United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to act as a financial partner to various business units. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. The ideal candidate is a qualified finance professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to influence stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary between £70,000 and £80,000 with hybrid working arrangements in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional services or partnership environments.
• Ability to build credible relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex data.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial insights and financial advice to teams.
• Prepare accurate management information for stakeholders.
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts.

Skills

Financial advisory

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication

Education

Qualified or part-qualified finance professional

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager - FP&A

Warner Scott Recruitment London, United Kingdom

Our client is looking for a Commercial Finance Manager. In this role, you'll be the financial partner to our fee‑earning business units, helping leaders make smarter, data‑driven decisions. You'll be at the heart of budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, ensuring that financial strategy and business goals go hand in hand. You will work closely with the Head of Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis, producing clear, impactful analysis that tells the story behind the numbers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Be a trusted financial advisor to our fee‑earning teams, building strong relationships and providing commercial insights that make a difference.
• Prepare and deliver clear, accurate management information for partners, departments, and senior stakeholders.
• Support our budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring plans are robust, realistic, and aligned with business priorities.
• Dive into ad hoc performance analysis, exploring everything from variance and cost trends to profitability drivers and survey data.
• Champion data accuracy and integrity, ensuring our systems and data structures—from client hierarchies to matter types—are used effectively.
• Help shape the future of our reporting by developing smarter, more intuitive management reporting tools and processes.

The Team

You’ll be part of a Finance Department of around 30 professionals working across three key areas: Financial Control, Financial Operations, and Financial Reporting. You will work under the guidance of the Head of Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis, collaborating closely with colleagues who are passionate about making finance work smarter, not harder.

About You

• You’re a qualified or part‑qualified finance professional (or have equivalent experience) with a background in professional services or partnership environments.
• You’re confident working independently, using your judgement and experience to tackle most challenges that come your way.
• You know how to build credible relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• You’re analytical, curious, and great at turning complex data into clear, actionable insight.
• You’re tech‑savvy, comfortable with financial systems and software, and always open to learning more.
• You communicate clearly, whether you’re talking numbers with a partner or explaining insights to a non‑finance colleague.
• Above all, you’re collaborative, proactive, and committed to doing great work as part of a supportive team.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary of £70,000–£80,000 per annum. Hybrid working flexibility within the United Kingdom.