Senior Commercial Finance Manager

KennedyPearce Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Manager for a 3-month contract. This role involves collaborating closely with Sales and Operations, leading financial processes, and providing valuable insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial finance experience, advanced Excel skills, and a proactive mindset. The position offers a hybrid working setup and a chance to make significant contributions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract catering, hospitality, or multi-site environments.
• Confidence in working at a fast pace with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales and Ops to provide real-time commercial insights.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes.
• Produce accurate reporting for senior leadership.

Skills

Strong commercial finance experience

Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)

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Senior Commercial Finance Manager, City of London

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City of London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a hands-on commercial finance professional with experience in contract catering or a similar fast-paced, operational environment? This business is looking for someone who can make an immediate impact during a critical period of trading and planning.

Joining on an initial 3-month contract, you'll work closely with the Head of Commercial Finance to support decision-making across Sales and Operations. This is a high-impact role, ideal for someone who's used to rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck in from day one.

The Role

You'll be a key commercial partner to the Sales and Operational teams, delivering actionable insights and supporting financial decision-making. Key responsibilities include:

Collaborating with Sales and Ops to analyse performance and provide real-time commercial insights

Leading budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes during a key trading period

Reviewing and refining sales reporting tools, pipeline tracking, and investment case analysis

Producing clear and accurate reporting for senior leadership and contributing to strategic discussions

Bringing a proactive, solutions-focused mindset to day-to-day challenges and opportunities

About You

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)

Strong commercial finance experience, ideally within contract catering, hospitality, or multi-site environments

Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders

Confident working at pace, with minimal hand-holding-able to add value quickly

Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

What's On Offer?

3-month contract with scope to deliver meaningful impact

Opportunity to work with a fast-moving, high-performing commercial finance team

Hybrid working setup

A varied, engaging role in a business that values strong business partnering and financial insight