Finance Manager – Commercial:

Cherry Professional; Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Finance Manager – Commercial to provide financial insights and support strategic outcomes in a hybrid working environment in Derby. You will lead pricing strategies, mentor team members, and significantly influence profitability across various products. If you are a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and experience in a fast-paced setting, this is a unique opportunity to take on a business-critical role.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW) or similar qualification.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Experience in manufacturing or fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead pricing strategy and develop cost models.
• Drive monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Mentor and develop a small team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW) or Qualified by Experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

FinanceManager – Commercial
Location: Derby (Hybrid working available)
Full Time | to £60k + Benefits (DOE)

Our client is looking for an exceptional Finance Manager – Commercialto work in conjunction with their dynamic commercial and operational teams, providing sharp financial insights and driving profitability across a diverse product portfolio.

This is more than a numbers role — it’s a strategic position where your influence will help shape pricing strategy, margin analysis, and key commercial decisions. If you’re ready to bring clarity to complexity, and challenge the status quo in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Partner with commercial and operational teams to evaluate product and customer profitability.
• Lead pricing strategy and develop cost models that drive smart decision-making.
• Own product master data governance, ensuring consistency, accountability, and accuracy.
• Drive monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Analyse and recover cost price increases, and support seamless new product launches.
• Mentor and develop a small team.
• Act as a trusted deputy to the Financial Controller, contributing to projects and business-wide initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW) or Qualified by Experience.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Experience in manufacturing or similar fast-paced environments.
• Confident communicator, able to influence at all levels.
• A self-starter who thrives on collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with operational finance processes.

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to step into a business-critical role with direct influence over strategic outcomes. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values transparency, innovation, and people development.

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