Head of Commercial in Manchester)

Cast UK Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B2B distribution business in Manchester is seeking a Head of Commercial to support growth and strengthen commercial performance. The role involves leading a team, overseeing commercial analytics, and acting as a key partner to senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong commercial finance background and be skilled in data analysis and forecasting, driving results across the organization. This opportunity offers a clear succession pathway and influence at the senior level.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or strong commercial finance background.
• Experience in data analysis, pricing, forecasting.
• Proactive, detail-focused with clarity in complex information.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial reporting and dashboard development.
• Oversee pricing and margin analysis.
• Support digital and system enhancements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial finance background

Data forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

BI tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Job description

Head of Commercial

Manchester

£60,000 + Benefits

A leading B2B distribution business in Manchester is seeking a commercially driven Head of Commercial to support ongoing growth and strengthen the organisation's commercial performance.

This role blends strategy, insight, and leadership – overseeing commercial analytics, pricing, forecasting, and system integration while acting as a key partner to senior stakeholders. The position also deputises for the Finance Director and offers a clear succession pathway.

The Opportunity

You'll lead a small team focused on delivering meaningful financial insight, ensuring data accuracy, and enhancing the tools and systems that support commercial decisions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning data into action, improving processes, and working cross‑functionally to drive results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial reporting, insight generation, and dashboard development.
• Oversee pricing and margin analysis, ensuring competitive positioning.
• Improve forecasting accuracy through strong modelling and data use.
• Support digital and system enhancements across ERP, CRM, and BI tools.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, and Operations to influence strategic decisions.

About You

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or strong commercial finance background.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data, pricing, forecasting, or BI tools.
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally and engaging non‑finance teams.
• Proactive, detail‑focused, and able to bring clarity to complex information.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a market‑leading distributor during a key growth phase, with genuine influence, variety, and visibility at senior level. You'll shape commercial performance, drive continuous improvement, and help guide future strategy.