Commercial Finance Manager (FTC)

Marks Sattin Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer brand is seeking a hands-on Commercial Finance Manager for a 13-14 month maternity cover in West London. This role involves leading budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis while managing a direct report. With a base salary of £70,000 plus a 10% bonus, flexible working conditions are offered. The ideal candidate will excel in stakeholder engagement within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Benefits & pension

Flexible start/finish times

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles across central cost areas.
• Deliver month-end reporting and variance analysis.
• Prepare and post journals for actuals.
• Own monthly cost reviews with department heads.
• Manage and develop one direct report.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting and forecasting

Variance analysis

Cost centre reviews

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager - 13-14 Month FTC | £70k + bonus | West London | Start Aug/Sept

We're working with a well-known global consumer brand seeking a hands-on Commercial Finance Manager to join on a 13-14 month maternity cover FTC. The role is set to start between mid-August and early September.

About the role:

This is a classic commercial finance role focused on partnering with department leads across Marketing, People, Product, Digital, and more. You'll be responsible for owning OPEX budgeting, forecasting, monthly variance analysis, and cost centre reviews. Ideal for someone confident working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles across central cost areas
• Deliver month-end reporting, variance analysis, and reforecasting
• Prepare and post journals for actuals
• Own monthly cost reviews with department heads
• Manage and develop one direct report
• Support broader finance team during month-end close

Working model:

• 3 days a week in the office (West London)
• Flexible start/finish times
• Dynamic, collaborative team culture

Package:

• £70,000 base salary
• 10% bonus
• Private healthcare, benefits & pension

Start date:

• Mid-August to September. Interviews currently underway.

If you're open to new opportunities or know someone who might be a fit, feel free to reach out or get in touch directly for more detail.

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