Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Zebra Technologies; Bourne End; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days vacation

Volunteer time off 32 hours/year

Bonus scheme

Private medical and dental

Pension with matched up to 7%

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Job summary

Zebra Technologies is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Manager to partner with Senior Sales VPs and regional leaders. You will translate data, pipeline health, and P&L performance into actionable strategies in a hybrid setup with three days in the office, two remote, moving to Maidenhead next year.

You will lead analytics on revenue and margin, mentor two analysts, and build interactive dashboards using Excel and Power BI to drive informed executive decisions.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or sales finance in a multinational or matrix environment.
• Strong stakeholders influence and verbal/written communication.
• Advanced financial modelling in Excel and BI tooling, Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to Senior Sales Leaders and shape commercial initiatives.
• Lead analytics on revenue, gross margin, and pipeline; present executive-ready recommendations.
• Drive revenue forecasting, outlook modelling, and scenario planning across regional units.
• Lead and develop a team of two Sales Finance Analysts.
• Build dynamic financial models and dashboards in Excel and Power BI for real-time visibility.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Executive communication

Financial modelling

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics

CIMA/ACCA/ACA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Overview

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges. Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve. You'll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about-locally and globally. Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For

Are you a strategic commercial finance professional who excels at influencing business decisions and driving profitable growth? We are looking for a Senior Commercial Finance Manager to partner directly with our Senior Sales Vice Presidents and regional commercial leadership teams. In this role, you will be the primary financial co-pilot to the sales organisation - translating data, pipeline health, and P&L performance into actionable commercial strategies. This position focuses entirely on getting actionable insights on actual Sales performance, forward-looking commercial strategy, revenue optimisation, team leadership, and executive-level decision support. This position operates on a hybrid model (3 days in the office, 2 days remote). We are currently based in Bourne End and will be moving to modern offices in Maidenhead next year, so applicants should ensure both sites are easily commutable. Occasional European and international travel will be required (approx. 6-8 trips annually).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to Senior Sales Leaders - challenge assumptions, identify market risks and opportunities, and help shape commercial initiatives to accelerate sustainable revenue and margin growth.
• Lead in-depth analytics on revenue, gross margin, sales pipeline, and market dynamics. Transform complex data into clear, executive-ready presentations and recommendations.
• Drive dynamic revenue forecasting, outlook modelling, and scenario planning across matrixed regional business units.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two Sales Finance Analysts, coaching them in analytical rigour, commercial acumen, and stakeholder communication.
• Build dynamic financial models and interactive dashboards using Excel and Power BI to give commercial teams real-time visibility into performance.
• Continually refine commercial planning frameworks and analytics to free up resources for high-value strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Progressive experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or sales finance (ideally within a multinational or matrix environment), whether as an established finance manager or an experienced senior analyst ready for the next step.
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to build trust, influence senior stakeholders, and navigate ambiguous commercial challenges.
• Advanced financial modelling skills in Microsoft Excel and hands-on experience utilising modern BI tools (Power BI preferred).
• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. A CIMA, ACCA, or ACA professional qualification is strongly preferred.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills in English, with the ability to distil complex numbers into compelling stories for executive audiences.
• Proficiency in additional European languages (e.g., Spanish, German, or Eastern European languages) is an advantage for our regional stakeholder network.

Benefits

• 25 days of vacation
• Up to 32 hours paid time off per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice
• Reward & Recognition scheme - earn points to spend online
• Training and personal development in soft skills and hard skills, access to our internal learning portal and internal career opportunities within Zebra departments
• Annual bonuses based on financial results
• Yearly salary increases according to individual performance
• Employee referral bonus for bringing New Talent to Zebra
• Pension Scheme with a matched contribution up to 7%
• Private medical and dental cover
• Access to an innovative online learning platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program

Incentive Compensation

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 15% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.