Interim Senior Commercial Finance Manager

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Senior Commercial Finance Manager to join a high-profile consumer brand in Central London. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to influence commercial strategy and performance across multiple units. The successful candidate will have strong financial analytical skills, be ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualified, and possess a solutions-focused mindset, available at short notice.

Qualifications

• Experienced commercial finance leader.
• Hands-on, solutions-focused mindset.
• Available at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Apply strong financial and analytical skills to interpret complex data sets.
• Build trusted relationships across functions and regions.
• Present financial insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Drive enhancements to financial planning and reporting processes.
• Lead aged debt recovery and manage financial risk.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Clear Communication

Advanced Excel

Tableau

Process Improvement

Agility

Education

ACA, CIMA, ACCA Qualified

Tools

Power BI

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Description

Interim Senior Commercial Finance Manager, £450- £500p/day (Umbrella)
Location: Central London, Hybrid working 2 days a week
Sector: Consumer-led brand
Contract: Interim, circa 6-12 months

We're partnering with a high-profile, consumer-driven brand to appoint an Interim Senior Commercial Finance Manager. Based in Central London, this hands-on role offers a unique opportunity to influence commercial strategy and performance across a fast-paced, multi-unit business model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Analysis: Apply strong financial and analytical skills to interpret complex data sets, including cash flow, profitability, and leverage metrics. Translate insights into actionable strategies that drive business performance.
• Stakeholder Influence & Coaching: Build trusted relationships across functions and regions. Influence at senior levels while also coaching towards sustainable financial improvement.
• Clear Communication: Present financial insights in a compelling, digestible manner for non-finance stakeholders. Your ability to simplify complexity will be key to influencing decision-makers.
• Data & Reporting Tools: Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills are essential, alongside proficiency with tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Domo. You'll develop and interpret performance dashboards and scorecards.
• Process Improvement & Project Management: Drive enhancements to financial planning, reporting, and compliance processes.
• Agility & Ownership: Thrive in a fast-moving, evolving environment. You'll need a high degree of adaptability, initiative, and ownership to succeed in this interim capacity.
• Risk & Debt Management: Lead aged debt recovery and manage financial risk. Engage directly with underperforming areas to implement turnaround strategies and improve outcomes.

Who We're Looking For:
You're an experienced commercial finance leader (ACA, CIMA, ACCA Qualified) with a hands-on, solutions-focused mindset. Whether you're coming from a multi-site retail or hospitality background, you know how to blend strategic insight with operational execution. You're available at short notice and confident stepping into a business-critical interim role where you can add immediate value.

Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy