Commercial Finance Manager - Hybrid

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to join their dynamic team in a hybrid role. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence business strategy and drive performance through financial insights and analysis. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering, ideally within the Retail or FMCG sectors. You will play a pivotal role in shaping key financial decisions, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with commercial objectives. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Dynamic work environment

Influence on strategy

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience in Retail/FMCG and advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review trading performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Work with teams to create robust financial models.
• Support pricing and stock management through financial reporting.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

Data Analytics

Business Partnering

Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Data Analytics Tools

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager - Hybrid, Bournemouth

Sheridan Maine is thrilled to be working exclusively with a well-known business to recruit a Commercial Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to play a key role in shaping business strategy, driving performance, and influencing decision-making.

This role offers a hybrid working pattern, 3 days in the office & 2 days working from home.

Why Join?

• Influence trading decisions with real-time insights
• Lead strategic projects that impact the wider business
• Drive improvements in reporting, budgeting & forecasting

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial & Trading Insights – Review daily, weekly & monthly trading performance, identifying risks & opportunities
• Budgeting & Forecasting – Work closely with Commercial Finance & Buying teams to translate commercial plans into robust financial models
• Supplier Rebates & Incentives – Oversee supplier funding, ensuring alignment with financial targets
• Pricing & Stock Analysis – Support pricing decisions & stock management through detailed financial modelling & reporting
• Process Improvements – Continuously refine reporting & analytical processes to enhance efficiency & accuracy

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Commercially savvy with strong business partnering experience (Retail/FMCG experience desirable)
• Advanced Excel skills & exposure to data analytics tools
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to see both the details & the bigger picture
• Confident communicator, able to challenge & influence senior stakeholders

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic business
• A key role with real influence on strategy & commercial decisions
• Competitive salary & benefits package

If you're a results-driven finance professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today!

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.