Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Zebra-Technologies; Bourne End; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days vacation

Volunteer time off (up to 32 hours)

Annual bonus based on results

Pension scheme with matched up to 7%

Private medical and dental cover

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Zebra Technologies in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Manager to partner with Sales leaders, translating pipeline and P&L data into actionable commercial strategies that drive revenue growth and margin improvements.

The role is hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) with occasional European travel. You will lead two Sales Finance Analysts, build advanced financial models in Excel and Power BI, and provide executive-level decision support to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics or related field.
• CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualification strongly preferred.
• Advanced financial modelling skills in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted financial advisor to Senior Sales Leaders and influence commercial initiatives.
• Lead analytics on revenue, gross margin, and sales pipeline and present executive-ready insights.
• Develop dynamic forecasting models and scenario planning across regional units.
• Mentor two Sales Finance Analysts and develop their analytical and stakeholder skills.
• Build dashboards in Excel and Power BI to give real-time visibility into performance.

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 vacationUp to 32 hours paid time off per year to volunteer with a charity of your choiceReward & Recognition scheme - earn points to spend onlineTraining and personal development in soft skills and hard skills, access to our internal learning portal and internal career opportunities within Zebra departmentsAnnual bonuses based on financial resultsYearly salary increases according to individual performanceEmployee referral bonus for bringing New Talent to ZebraPension Scheme with a matched contribution up to 7%Private medical and dental coverAccess to an innovative online learning platformCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgramIncentive 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.Job Posting Statement:To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.AI Technology Statement:Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy .