Commercial Finance Partner: Cost Optimisation & Strategy

Nigel Wright Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nigel Wright Group is representing an instantly recognisable Greater Manchester based retailer seeking a Commercial Finance Manager. This is a true commercial finance role delivering measurable value to the business.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, own budgeting and forecasting, and lead cost optimisation initiatives across multiple functions, using data-driven insights and automation to drive better commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with demonstrable experience in commercial finance.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience partnering with non-finance teams to influence decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end financial ownership across major cost bases.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to challenge thinking and drive commercial decisions.
• Own budgeting and forecasting processes with driver-based forecasts.
• Identify cost optimisation opportunities and value-creation initiatives.
• Use data analytics and automation to simplify finance processes.

Skills

Finance business partnering

Stakeholder management

Cost optimisation

Forecasting & budgeting

Data analysis

Commercial acumen

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Nigel Wright Group is representing an instantly recognisable Greater Manchester based retailer seeking a Commercial Finance Manager. This is a true commercial finance role delivering measurable value to the business.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, own budgeting and forecasting, and lead cost optimisation initiatives across multiple functions, using data-driven insights and automation to drive better commercial outcomes.