Interim Commercial Finance Manager

Eton Bridge Partners Limited; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading UK Retailer is seeking an experienced interim Commercial Finance Manager to support business partnering, FP&A and commercial decision making during a 3-6 month assignment. The role is hybrid, with remote work and 3 days per week at the Midlands head office.

You will lead financial planning and performance, challenge operations to improve sales, pricing, margins and profitability, and influence stakeholders across multi-site retail dynamics.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with FP&A exposure and commercial finance experience.
• Experience in Retail/Multi-site businesses with a consumer angle.
• Outstanding commercial acumen and ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance and Commercial teams with business partnering.
• Provide data analytics and commercial decision support.
• Lead on financial planning and performance across the business.
• Challenge operational teams to improve sales, pricing, margin and profitability.

Skills

Data analytics

Commercial finance

Business partnering

Financial analysis

Stakeholder influence

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Leading UK Retailer are looking to hire an experienced and hands-on Interim Commercial Finance Manager asap for a 3-6 month interim period, reporting into the Finance Leadership. The expectation is that assignment will be delivered in a hybrid working pattern…with a combination of remote working and 3 days per week in their Midlands head office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Finance and Commercial teams with business partnering
• Provide strong data analytics and commercial decision support
• Lead on financial planning and performance across the business
• Challenge operational teams to improve sales, pricing, margin and profitability

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified Accountant
• Experienced Finance Professional, with exposure to FP&A and Commercial Finance roles
• Background to include experience in Retail/Multi-site businesses, with a consumer angle
• Outstanding commercial acumen and ability to influence and engage at all levels