Senior Commercial Finance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A marketing business in Brighton is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Manager to support their growth. The role involves financial management, partnering with agency leadership, and guiding a team, while contributing to the financial health of the organization. Candidates should have proven experience in commercial finance and business partnering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial finance and business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a finance business partner managing the business unit P&L.
• Partner with agency leadership to develop P&L budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct client profitability analyses and provide monthly management information.

Skills

Commercial finance experience

Business partnering

Job description

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Senior Commercial Finance Manager, Brighton

Client:

Talentedge

Location:

Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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 growth phase. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values its staff.

THE ROLE

• Serve as a finance business partner collaborating with the Assistant FD and agency, managing the business unit P&L, and 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 financial concerns like 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 monthly management information, including P&L performance and financial summaries.
• Conduct client profitability analyses and update senior agency teams.
• Work with business leads to maintain or improve profitability.
• Assist with contract management, review scopes, analyze timesheets, and prepare fee proposals.
• Oversee onboarding for new clients, including credit insurance and system setup.
• Provide guidance and leadership to two direct reports.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proven experience in commercial finance and business partnering.