Finance Manager

RG Consultancy; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic distribution company in Huddersfield is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to drive business strategy and enhance financial performance. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, manage budgeting and forecasting, and lead a small finance team. The role requires a qualified accountant with strong commercial finance experience. Benefits include 25 days of leave and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

25 days + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Flexible working post-settlement

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualification experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner to teams, providing financial analysis.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Produce financial models to evaluate pricing strategies.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support commercial negotiations with financial input.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

KPI analysis

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

RG Consultancy are working closely with an excellent distribution company located in Huddersfield who are looking for a commercial part qualified or qualified finance manager to join them on a full time permanent basis. This role will be working closely with the wider finance team and report into the financial director.

The company are a fast-growing, £50m approx. turnover distribution business serving a diverse customer base across the UK and Europe. With a strong reputation for quality, service, and innovation, we are now seeking a commercially focused finance professional to help drive profitable growth and operational excellence.

Role Overview

The Commercial Finance Manager will play a key role in partnering with the leadership team to shape business strategy, improve financial performance, and enhance decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner to commercial, sales, and operations teams, providing financial analysis and insight to support decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Produce robust financial models to evaluate pricing strategies, margin improvement, and investment opportunities.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs), highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support commercial negotiations with customers and suppliers, providing clear financial input and recommendations.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting, systems, and processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee month-end and management reporting, ensuring high-quality information for senior leadership.
• Manage and develop a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support working capital management, cashflow forecasting, and cost control initiatives.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and project support to the Finance Director and senior leadership team.

Skills and Experience Required

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role.

Benefits

• Monday - Friday - 37.5 hours per week
• Office based but flexible once settled into the company
• 25 days + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme