Commercial Manager

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A PE backed expanding group of businesses in Manchester seeks a Commercial Finance Manager to drive performance and long-term strategy. This integral role involves budgeting, forecasting, and developing KPIs. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with 2-3 years post-qualification experience, ready for mentorship from seasoned leaders in the industry. Flexibility is encouraged with only 2 days in the office in Manchester. Immediate applications are welcome before the Christmas interview push.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years post qualification experience in financial analysis or commercial finance.
• Experience in B2B market, ideally with subscriptions models.
• Strong understanding of KPIs and financial performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Drive company performance through financial and non-financial metrics.
• Develop forecasting and scenario modeling to inform decisions.
• Assist in budget setting and project appraisal.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Commercial awareness

Budget setting

Education

Qualified Accountant (or equivalent)

Job description

Delighted to be once more supporting this PE backed expanding group of businesses in their search for a new Commercial Manager.

Working with HODs across Sales, Marketing and Group Finance to help drive company performance and build the long-term growth strategy.

Responsibilities

As Commercial (Finance) Manager, this role will play an integral part across the following key areas of commercial finance and be responsible for the following:

• Budget setting, covering financial and non financial performance metrics
• Forecasting and scenario modelling to support key decision making
• Project appraisal
• Development and review of pricing
• Strategy development
• Development of KPI reporting suite alongside the data team

You will be instrumental in helping to drive business growth, whilst maintaining an understanding of key competitor products and propositions to ensure continued competitiveness.

Qualifications

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Accountant (or equivalent) with 2 - 3 years post qualification experience, either in financial analysis, FP&A, commercial finance or a commercially focused Management Accountant role, looking for broader exposure to Senior stakeholders. A QBE candidate with extensive commercial experience would also be considered, especially with experience in the B2B market, ideally with subscritpions models, Working directly for a superb Head of Commercial with years of experience in the industry, who will mentor you through the next 2/3 years.

Location & Availability

This a flexible role, just 2 days office based in either central or South Manchester, within easy reach of the metrolink and just a minute off the M60! They are keen to start the interview process before Christmas so please apply without delay.

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