Finance Systems Manager

London Business School; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing consumer-led organization seeks a Senior Commercial Finance Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Hertfordshire. The role combines strategic insight with financial leadership, requiring an experienced finance professional with a background in retail or e-commerce. Responsibilities include leading financial analysis to support marketing initiatives, managing budgets, and developing finance talent. Competitive salary ranging from £90,000 to £100,000, and a hybrid working model are offered.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Opportunity to influence customer strategy

High visibility role during growth period

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with solid post‑qualification experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and confidence to challenge stakeholders.
• Experience managing large investment budgets.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead finance partner to customer‑facing functions.
• Take ownership of marketing spend including budgeting and forecasting.
• Deliver insight‑led performance reporting for commercial decisions.

Skills

Financial modelling

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Senior Commercial Finance Manager – Hertfordshire (Hybrid) – 12‑Month Fixed Term Contract. Up to £100 K.

An established, fast‑growing consumer‑led organization is seeking an experienced finance leader to support a critical phase of commercial expansion. The role sits at the heart of customer and marketing decision‑making, combining strategic insight with hands‑on financial leadership. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, helping shape investment decisions through robust analysis, clear storytelling, and forward‑looking forecasts. Managing and developing a small team, you’ll also contribute to broader initiatives designed to improve performance, governance, and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead finance partner to customer‑facing and marketing functions, delivering clear returns analysis from customer investment and growth initiatives.
• Take full ownership of marketing spend, including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Deliver insight‑led performance reporting to support commercial decisions.
• Translate complex financial outcomes into clear, actionable messages for non‑finance stakeholders.
• Own forecasting and strategic input across delivery income and subscription‑style revenue streams.
• Support monthly reviews and planning cycles alongside FP&A and data analytics teams.
• Lead, coach, and develop senior finance talent and early‑career professionals.
• Contribute to cross‑functional projects and continuous improvement activity.

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with solid post‑qualification experience.
• Background in retail, FMCG, e‑commerce or similar data‑intensive environments.
• Demonstrable experience managing large investment budgets.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
• Collaborative leader with a practical, solutions‑oriented mindset.

What We Offer

• Salary range of £90,000 – £100,000.
• 12‑month fixed‑term contract, with potential for extension.
• Hybrid working model (typically 3 days onsite).
• High visibility role during a pivotal growth period.
• Opportunity to influence customer strategy through close partnership with insight and analytics teams.