Commercial Finance Manager - Marketing Finance

Coca-cola European Partners; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is looking for a Commercial Finance Manager in Uxbridge. The role involves owning P&Ls for key products, partnering with brand teams, and driving financial decision-making. Candidates should have experience in commercial finance, preferably in FMCG, and be part or fully qualified accountants. Advanced Excel skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a commercial finance environment, ideally within FMCG.
• Exposure to the analysis of revenue and its component parts.

Responsibilities

• Own the Stills P&Ls for Smartwater, Powerade, and Oasis.
• Partner with the Brand Acceleration team to develop Long Range Plans.
• Lead innovation business case development for relevant brands.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical thinking

Business partnering

Education

Part or fully qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Tools

MS Office (especially Excel)

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager - Marketing Finance

Contract - Permanent

Location - Uxbridge

What You’ll Be Part Of

These commercially-focused finance roles are embedded within specific brands across CCEP GB, offering a unique opportunity to influence business outcomes directly.

As part of this role, you’ll collaborate cross-functionally with teams across CCEP and our Brand Owners—including R&MGM, Commercialisation, and Supply Chain—to support profitable decision-making through robust, fact-based analysis.

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate strong commercial acumen and act as a trusted business partner. These roles work closely with the Commercial teams, making them ideal for individuals motivated by driving business impact and learning from diverse perspectives. As a Finance Manager, you’ll leverage your experience across multiple areas of CCEP to shape strategic decisions and deliver tangible results.

The Commercial team is also a dynamic environment for growth—every team member brings unique insights and viewpoints, creating a rich space for continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the Stills P&Lsfor Smartwater, Powerade, and Oasis — report performance and lead monthly finance reviews with KO.
• Partner with the Brand Acceleration teamto develop and model Long Range Plans for the stills portfolio.
• Ad-Hoc Brand questions from KO finance relating to the Sparkling portfolio
• Lead innovation business case developmentfor relevant brands, working closely with R&MGM, Commercialisation, Product Costing, and KO.
• Drive Pack Innovation initiatives, including cost-saving projects, new pack formats, and packaging changes.
• Manage sample pricing processes, Set the samples prices at the start of the year &ensure accurate base pricing for innovations within internal systems.
• Oversee Marketing Credits and period-end processes
• Support ad hoc requestsas needed.

What we expect of you

• Previous work experience in a commercial finance environment (ideally within FMCG), with exposure to the analysis of revenue and its component parts.
• Part or fully qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel)

Finance competencies

• Business Partnering
• Analytical Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Risk Management & Controls
• Process & Operational Excellence
• Finance Technical Knowledge

The closing date for applications is 29/09/25. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure you are considered for this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.