Commercial Finance Manager (Hybrid)

Wade Macdonald; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald in partnership with our client seeks a Finance Manager for the Wokingham area. You will lead a finance team, partner with operational leaders and senior management to deliver insightful reporting and drive profitability.

Based in a hybrid role, you will prepare monthly accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports, manage cash flow and compliance, and play a key role in business partnering across functions.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or nearing qualification.
• 4–5 years' relevant finance experience.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP knowledge.
• Confident communicator with ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team across two locations.
• Partner with operational management to evaluate performance and support key commercial decisions.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Analyse sales performance, profitability, work in progress and operational costs to identify improvements.
• Manage cash flow projections, working capital and credit control.
• Coordinate statutory reporting, external audits, VAT submissions and compliance.
• Review financial systems and ERP processes to improve efficiency and reporting capabilities.
• Monitor departmental expenditure and supplier agreements.
• Provide financial evaluations to support investment proposals and planning.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, HR and central finance to improve performance.

Skills

Excel skills

ERP knowledge

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Wade Macdonald in partnership with our client seeks a Finance Manager for the Wokingham area. You will lead a finance team, partner with operational leaders and senior management to deliver insightful reporting and drive profitability.

Based in a hybrid role, you will prepare monthly accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports, manage cash flow and compliance, and play a key role in business partnering across functions.