Senior Commercial Finance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing business in Bolton seeks an experienced Senior Commercial Finance Manager to join their team. This role involves crucial financial responsibilities such as managing P&L, developing budgets, and providing key insights to support revenue growth. The successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders and lead a small team, making a significant impact during a critical growth phase for the company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial finance and business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Serve as finance business partner managing the business unit P&L.
• Partner with agency leadership to develop budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare and present monthly management information pack.

Skills

Commercial finance

Business partnering

Job description

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Senior Commercial Finance Manager, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client:

Talentedge

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Our client, a MARKETING business based near ST PAULS STATION, is seeking an accomplished SNR COMMERCIAL FINANCE MANAGER to join them during their next exciting growth phase. This is an incredible opportunity to join a company that values its staff.

THE ROLE

• Serve as a finance business partner collaborating with the Assistant FD and agency while managing the business unit P&L, ensuring alignment.
• Partner with agency leadership to develop full-year P&L budgets, revenue forecasts, and monthly updates.
• Work with the UK&I Reporting Team to provide variance analysis.
• Liaise with the Financial Control Team regarding overdue debt and unbilled media.
• Support the creation of PowerBI dashboards for forecasts and budgets.
• Assess revenue growth risks and collaborate on cost control measures.
• Co-lead monthly revenue review meetings with key stakeholders.
• Partner with the Management Accountant to ensure accurate staff allocations.
• Prepare and present a management information pack monthly, including P&L performance, debtors, WIP, and unbilled media summaries.
• Conduct client profitability analyses and update senior agency teams.
• Work with business leads to maintain or improve profitability.
• Assist with contract management, including reviewing contracts, assessing scopes, and preparing fee proposals.
• Oversee onboarding for new clients, including credit insurance setup.
• Provide guidance and leadership to two direct reports.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proven experience in commercial finance and business partnering.